BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
1614 ELMOT history
1614 EL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 198,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 198,417 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1614 EL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
1614 EL was last recorded at 198,417 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 193,457 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,960 miles
- Average per year
- 12,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 198,417 miles
- 2024 – 193,457 miles
- 2023 – 188,300 miles
- 2022 – 179,553 miles
- 2021 – 172,306 miles
- 2020 – 160,780 miles
- 2019 – 130,677 miles
- 2018 – 105,027 miles
- 2017 – 92,210 miles
- 2016 – 78,528 miles
- 2015 – 67,077 miles
- 2014 – 57,865 miles
- 2013 – 50,266 miles
- 2012 – 36,877 miles
- 2011 – 26,794 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,417 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Chip windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,417 miles (+4,960)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 198,417 miles
- Test number
- 119363833304
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass193,457 miles (+5,157)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 193,457 miles
- Test number
- 279832624379
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass188,300 miles (+8,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 188,300 miles
- Test number
- 154512956952
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass179,553 miles (+7,247)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 179,553 miles
- Test number
- 848530779333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,306 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 172,306 miles
- Test number
- 956931855683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,303 miles (+11,523)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,303 miles
- Test number
- 794942165674
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Pass160,780 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 160,780 miles
- Test number
- 597900599094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail160,778 miles (+30,101)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,778 miles
- Test number
- 492448441741
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,677 miles (+25,650)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 130,677 miles
- Test number
- 434453035102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,027 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,027 miles
- Test number
- 179331923169
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components
Fail105,025 miles (+12,815)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,025 miles
- Test number
- 283438696393
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChip windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components
Pass92,210 miles (+13,682)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 92,210 miles
- Test number
- 970063049262
- AdvisoryE M L light on
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass78,528 miles (+11,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 78,528 miles
- Test number
- 739363846706
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear
- AdvisoryHead light dash adjuster set to zero for test
- AdvisoryItem removed for driver view prior to test
Pass67,077 miles (+9,212)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 67,077 miles
- Test number
- 441307305601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,865 miles (+7,599)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,865 miles
- Test number
- 516795864249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,266 miles (+13,389)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 50,266 miles
- Test number
- 486900573233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,877 miles (+10,083)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 36,877 miles
- Test number
- 808738362247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 26,794 miles
- Test number
- 375060291405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 1614 EL
- What vehicle is registration 1614 EL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1614 EL on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 1614 EL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1614 EL is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 1614 EL?
- The MOT on 1614 EL is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1614 EL done?
- 1614 EL was recorded at 198,417 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 12,115 miles a year.
- Has 1614 EL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1614 EL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on 1614 EL 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 1614 EL find?
- 1614 EL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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