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BMW 316

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L13 MXWMOT history

L13 MXW is a silver diesel BMW 316 first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 197,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,767 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MXW was last recorded at 197,767 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 6,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
191,094 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,673 miles
Average per year
10,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,767 miles
  • 2025 – 191,094 miles
  • 2024 – 184,624 miles
  • 2023 – 178,367 miles
  • 2022 – 171,752 miles
  • 2021 – 160,703 miles
  • 2020 – 154,787 miles
  • 2019 – 147,447 miles
  • 2018 – 139,211 miles
  • 2017 – 127,366 miles
  • 2016 – 110,529 miles
  • 2015 – 85,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,767 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,767 miles (+6,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,767 miles
    Test number
    576663375297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass191,094 miles (+6,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,094 miles
    Test number
    312275706348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass184,624 miles (+6,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    184,624 miles
    Test number
    866076173992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass178,367 miles (+6,615)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    178,367 miles
    Test number
    609054646871
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass171,752 miles (+11,049)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,752 miles
    Test number
    269976807325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,703 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,703 miles
    Test number
    941332681724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,787 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    154,787 miles
    Test number
    355298844129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,447 miles (+8,236)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,447 miles
    Test number
    617871593517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,211 miles (+11,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    169525595072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,366 miles (+16,837)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,366 miles
    Test number
    142387745540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,529 miles
    Test number
    626850518539
    • AdvisoryOuter edge of offside front tyre getting worn.

  12. Fail110,529 miles (+25,367)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,529 miles
    Test number
    483030988087
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOuter edge of offside front tyre getting worn.

  13. Pass85,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    779693655126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 MXW

Does L13 MXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MXW is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MXW?
The MOT on L13 MXW is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MXW done?
L13 MXW was recorded at 197,767 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,452 miles a year.
Has L13 MXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MXW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2016.
Has the mileage on L13 MXW 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 L13 MXW find?
L13 MXW passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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