
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass105,655 miles (+7,903)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 105,655 miles
- Test number
- 505103410199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,752 miles (+6,090)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 97,752 miles
- Test number
- 883987415625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,662 miles (+16,418)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 91,662 miles
- Test number
- 180602062847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,244 miles (+18,065)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,244 miles
- Test number
- 856431673351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,179 miles (+18,804)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 57,179 miles
- Test number
- 528582874898
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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