BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
V74 GREMOT history
V74 GRE is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 175,309 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,755 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V74 GRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V74 GRE was last recorded at 175,309 miles on 20 Dec 2022, 3,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 171,685 miles · 5 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,624 miles
- Average per year
- 7,755 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 175,309 miles
- 2020 – 166,924 miles
- 2019 – 158,498 miles
- 2018 – 144,733 miles
- 2017 – 139,209 miles
- 2016 – 133,228 miles
- 2015 – 124,831 miles
- 2014 – 115,169 miles
- 2013 – 106,064 miles
- 2012 – 98,324 miles
- 2011 – 89,511 miles
- 2010 – 80,306 miles
- 2009 – 71,450 miles
- 2008 – 62,328 miles
- 2007 – 55,856 miles
- 2006 – 48,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,309 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,309 miles (+3,624)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 175,309 miles
- Test number
- 654994020542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,685 miles (+4,761)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 171,685 miles
- Test number
- 186506397696
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and floors slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass166,924 miles (+8,426)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 166,924 miles
- Test number
- 719562198659
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,498 miles (+13,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 158,498 miles
- Test number
- 568638737601
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass144,733 miles (+5,524)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 144,733 miles
- Test number
- 948340814061
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,209 miles (+5,981)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 139,209 miles
- Test number
- 709235595719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,228 miles (+8,397)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 133,228 miles
- Test number
- 487757997043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,831 miles (+9,662)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 124,831 miles
- Test number
- 688592015268
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass115,169 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 115,169 miles
- Test number
- 946337814263
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail115,169 miles (+9,105)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,169 miles
- Test number
- 799913014234
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass106,064 miles (+117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 106,064 miles
- Test number
- 347510513423
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail105,947 miles (+7,623)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,947 miles
- Test number
- 625366003205
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,324 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 98,324 miles
- Test number
- 306582302276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear jack pad missing.
- NoteOffside front rack or rack end play/movement.
Fail98,323 miles (+8,812)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,323 miles
- Test number
- 698421402277
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear jack pad missing.
- NoteOffside front rack or rack end play/movement.
Pass89,511 miles (+29)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 89,511 miles
- Test number
- 299188801242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear brake discs backplate rubbing on disc.
- NoteNearside rear jacking pad missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear discs quite worn
Fail89,482 miles (+9,176)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,482 miles
- Test number
- 438136201264
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear brake discs backplate rubbing on disc.
- NoteNearside rear jacking pad missing
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear discs quite worn
Pass80,306 miles (+8,856)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 80,306 miles
- Test number
- 281197000275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,450 miles (+9,122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 71,450 miles
- Test number
- 181181419224
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,328 miles (+6,472)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 62,328 miles
- Test number
- 714359198171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,856 miles (+7,349)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 55,856 miles
- Test number
- 553168397108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 48,507 miles
- Test number
- 742149726235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,509 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 48,509 miles
- Test number
- 980239026289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,507 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,507 miles
- Test number
- 771946526261
- FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about V74 GRE
- Does V74 GRE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V74 GRE expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V74 GRE?
- The MOT on V74 GRE expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V74 GRE done?
- V74 GRE was recorded at 175,309 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2022, an average of 7,755 miles a year.
- Has V74 GRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V74 GRE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2014.
- Has the mileage on V74 GRE ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on V74 GRE find?
- V74 GRE passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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