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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

L101 FOHMOT history

L101 FOH is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 3 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Dec 2021
Mileage
112,053 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L101 FOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
3 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L101 FOH was last recorded at 112,053 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,020 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
4,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,053 miles
  • 2021 – 112,020 miles
  • 2020 – 100,184 miles
  • 2019 – 97,589 miles
  • 2018 – 92,349 miles
  • 2017 – 86,843 miles
  • 2016 – 80,532 miles
  • 2015 – 72,797 miles
  • 2014 – 60,975 miles
  • 2013 – 49,790 miles
  • 2011 – 49,558 miles
  • 2010 – 48,672 miles
  • 2009 – 47,546 miles
  • 2008 – 46,475 miles
  • 2007 – 44,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,053 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,053 miles (+33)2 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    434700441461
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail112,020 miles (+11,836)2 dangerous17 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    732397204816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass100,184 miles (+2,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    305405126471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,589 miles (+5,240)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,589 miles
    Test number
    829258026923
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass92,349 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,349 miles
    Test number
    953203334828
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  6. Fail92,348 miles (+5,505)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,348 miles
    Test number
    421147625642
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,843 miles (+6,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,843 miles
    Test number
    936484483427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wishbone bush showing signs of wear

  8. Pass80,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,532 miles
    Test number
    549106562707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

  9. Fail80,530 miles (+7,733)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,530 miles
    Test number
    668930434458
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

  10. Pass72,797 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    419701407258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

  11. Fail72,795 miles (+5,008)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    128363668681
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

  12. Pass67,787 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,787 miles
    Test number
    707803425046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

  13. Fail67,785 miles (+6,810)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,785 miles
    Test number
    118242325079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

  14. Pass60,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,975 miles
    Test number
    526134934032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail60,973 miles (+11,183)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    628394234050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting band loose

  16. Pass49,790 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,790 miles
    Test number
    668622223056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,558 miles (+886)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    237485121069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged slightly

  18. Pass48,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    953143310081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,672 miles (+1,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    674152910094
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail47,546 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,546 miles
    Test number
    402593819090
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSmall split in front exhaust mounting

  21. Pass47,546 miles (+1,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,546 miles
    Test number
    771753319043
    • NoteSmall split in front exhaust mounting

  22. Pass46,475 miles (+1,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    270034928021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass44,947 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    112390937025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail44,947 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    580630237084
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L101 FOH

Does L101 FOH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L101 FOH expired on 3 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L101 FOH?
The MOT on L101 FOH expired on 3 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L101 FOH done?
L101 FOH was recorded at 112,053 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 4,047 miles a year.
Has L101 FOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L101 FOH has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L101 FOH 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 L101 FOH find?
L101 FOH failed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 12 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front service brake excessively fluctuating, and 13 more.

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