# SP53HTZ — BMW 316 MOT History & Vehicle Check SP53HTZ is a Grey BMW 316, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2003-09-02. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SP53HTZ — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SP53HTZ | | Make | BMW | | Model | 316 | | Colour | Grey | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1796cc | | First registered | 2003-09-02 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2019-01-17 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 15 - Passes: 9 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 60% - Total defects recorded: 49 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2018-01-18 15:59:49 | PASSED | 103,141 MI | 2019-01-17 00:00:00 | | 2016-06-30 14:35:07 | PASSED | 95,873 MI | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 | | 2016-06-01 14:45:12 | FAILED | 95,873 MI | — | | 2015-08-14 16:00:46 | FAILED | 95,863 MI | — | | 2013-08-06 17:34:17 | PASSED | 90,221 MI | 2014-08-05 00:00:00 | | 2011-11-22 15:14:58 | PASSED | 69,023 MI | 2012-11-21 00:00:00 | | 2011-02-01 12:46:50 | PASSED | 67,137 MI | 2012-01-31 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-31 10:34:42 | FAILED | 67,135 MI | — | | 2010-01-07 13:01:15 | PASSED | 54,341 MI | 2011-01-08 00:00:00 | | 2009-01-09 11:56:55 | FAILED | 42,379 MI | — | | 2009-01-09 11:56:55 | PASSED | 42,379 MI | 2010-01-08 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-05 09:53:49 | PASSED | 25,398 MI | 2008-09-04 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-04 12:13:09 | FAILED | 25,395 MI | — | | 2006-09-01 17:39:05 | PASSED | 14,719 MI | 2007-09-02 00:00:00 | | 2006-09-01 17:37:05 | FAILED | 14,719 MI | — | ### Defects and advisories **2016-06-30 14:35:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: oil leak - ADVISORY: brake pad sensor light on **2016-06-01 14:45:12 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: engine light on - ADVISORY: oil leak - FAIL: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1) - FAIL: Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) **2015-08-14 16:00:46 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2) **2013-08-06 17:34:17 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2011-11-22 15:14:58 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: o/s/r lens damaged **2011-01-31 10:34:42 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) **2010-01-07 13:01:15 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2009-01-09 11:56:55 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - PRS: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2009-01-09 11:56:55 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2007-09-05 09:53:49 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2007-09-04 12:13:09 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) **2006-09-01 17:37:05 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53HTZ is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53HTZ. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.