# SP53KHT — BMW 316 MOT History & Vehicle Check SP53KHT is a Silver BMW 316, Petrol (1796cc), first registered 2004-01-24. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SP53KHT — 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 | SP53KHT | | Make | BMW | | Model | 316 | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1796cc | | First registered | 2004-01-24 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 14 - Passes: 11 - Fails: 3 - Pass rate: 78.57% - Total defects recorded: 52 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2016-09-10 11:38:11 | FAILED | 79,012 MI | — | | 2015-08-07 11:58:08 | PASSED | 72,626 MI | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 | | 2015-08-04 13:52:51 | FAILED | 72,626 MI | — | | 2014-07-03 15:32:03 | PASSED | 68,141 MI | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 | | 2014-07-03 09:16:28 | FAILED | 68,141 MI | — | | 2013-07-08 12:15:19 | PASSED | 62,796 MI | 2014-07-10 00:00:00 | | 2012-07-09 10:25:56 | PASSED | 57,352 MI | 2013-07-10 00:00:00 | | 2011-07-11 10:27:06 | PASSED | 52,646 MI | 2012-07-10 00:00:00 | | 2010-11-23 10:49:28 | PASSED | 51,509 MI | 2011-11-28 00:00:00 | | 2009-11-25 09:28:14 | PASSED | 48,450 MI | 2010-11-28 00:00:00 | | 2008-11-25 09:35:38 | PASSED | 43,274 MI | 2009-11-28 00:00:00 | | 2007-11-26 17:02:14 | PASSED | 38,954 MI | 2008-11-28 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-29 13:34:25 | PASSED | 27,537 MI | 2007-11-28 00:00:00 | | 2006-11-17 11:37:41 | PASSED | 27,524 MI | 2007-11-16 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2016-09-10 11:38:11 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure parking brake shoe (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: fuel cap seal slightly perished - ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Front exh bracket broken - ADVISORY: Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Nearside 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) **2015-08-04 13:52:51 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) - FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: exhaust centre hanger corroded **2014-07-03 09:16:28 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2013-07-08 12:15:19 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt **2012-07-09 10:25:56 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) **2010-11-23 10:49:28 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: exhaust/gearbox bracket partial split **2008-11-25 09:35:38 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2007-11-26 17:02:14 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2006-11-29 13:34:25 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: rear handbrake not rising at same rate **2006-11-17 11:37:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - USER ENTERED: rear handbrake not rising at same rate † ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SP53KHT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SP53KHT. 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.