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BMW 316

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L14 RAXMOT history

L14 RAX is a blue diesel BMW 316 first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L14 RAX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2026
Mileage
160,635 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L14 RAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L14 RAX was last recorded at 160,635 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 9,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,392 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,243 miles
Average per year
10,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,635 miles
  • 2025 – 151,392 miles
  • 2024 – 143,598 miles
  • 2023 – 136,025 miles
  • 2022 – 129,145 miles
  • 2021 – 121,762 miles
  • 2020 – 115,995 miles
  • 2019 – 105,655 miles
  • 2018 – 97,752 miles
  • 2017 – 91,662 miles
  • 2016 – 75,244 miles
  • 2015 – 57,179 miles
  • 2014 – 38,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,635 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,635 miles (+9,243)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,635 miles
    Test number
    775358293793
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass151,392 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,392 miles
    Test number
    323381567550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail151,392 miles (+7,794)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,392 miles
    Test number
    297729628099
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass143,598 miles (+7,573)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,598 miles
    Test number
    519534439461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass136,025 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,025 miles
    Test number
    256098615334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail136,025 miles (+6,880)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,025 miles
    Test number
    597375263966
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass129,145 miles (+7,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    332680065733
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass121,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,762 miles
    Test number
    539372073704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.6mm remaining, bald outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail121,761 miles (+5,766)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,761 miles
    Test number
    484987705024
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2.6mm remaining, bald outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass115,995 miles (+10,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,995 miles
    Test number
    509627673669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass105,655 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,655 miles
    Test number
    505103410199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,752 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,752 miles
    Test number
    883987415625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,662 miles (+16,418)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,662 miles
    Test number
    180602062847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,244 miles (+18,065)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    856431673351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,179 miles (+18,804)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    528582874898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,375 miles
    Test number
    865717164214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L14 RAX

Does L14 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L14 RAX expired on 11 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L14 RAX?
The MOT on L14 RAX expired on 11 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L14 RAX done?
L14 RAX was recorded at 160,635 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,668 miles a year.
Has L14 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L14 RAX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L14 RAX 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 L14 RAX find?
L14 RAX failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 5 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front, and 13 more.

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