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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

L15 DTJMOT history

L15 DTJ is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 10 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
137,855 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 DTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 DTJ was last recorded at 137,855 miles on 30 Oct 2022, 1,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,174 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,681 miles
Average per year
5,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,855 miles
  • 2021 – 136,174 miles
  • 2020 – 134,932 miles
  • 2019 – 116,057 miles
  • 2018 – 113,484 miles
  • 2017 – 110,626 miles
  • 2016 – 105,211 miles
  • 2015 – 102,057 miles
  • 2014 – 98,482 miles
  • 2013 – 93,996 miles
  • 2012 – 91,658 miles
  • 2011 – 86,070 miles
  • 2010 – 80,231 miles
  • 2009 – 74,837 miles
  • 2008 – 68,776 miles
  • 2007 – 62,276 miles
  • 2006 – 55,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,855 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion on o/s/f inner arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,855 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,855 miles
    Test number
    476223832782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,174 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,174 miles
    Test number
    913219035485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,932 miles (+18,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,932 miles
    Test number
    811524392805
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion through out under side off vehicle req a good clean and some protection fliud spraying round (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil slighly leaking around engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,057 miles
    Test number
    917482538414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at front just outside precribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort just met and limited free traval advise to rear brake service

  5. Fail116,057 miles (+96)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,057 miles
    Test number
    971735099370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing at front just outside precribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort just met and limited free traval advise to rear brake service

  6. Fail115,961 miles (+2,477)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,961 miles
    Test number
    433157284322
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,484 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,484 miles
    Test number
    653121379588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,626 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    676689773056
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f inner arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f sill
    • AdvisoryOuter sleeving on handbrake cables split

  9. Fail110,626 miles (+5,415)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    921016724523
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f inner arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f sill
    • AdvisoryOuter sleeving on handbrake cables split

  10. Pass105,211 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    464927920834
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on both front strutts
    • AdvisoryOuter sleeving on both handbrake cables split
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on underside of vehicle

  11. Fail105,211 miles (+3,154)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    783805465798
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on both front strutts
    • AdvisoryOuter sleeving on both handbrake cables split
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on underside of vehicle

  12. Pass102,057 miles (+3,575)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,057 miles
    Test number
    225174135422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorared
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r driveshaft boot deteriorated
    • NoteOuter sleeving on handbrake cables split
    • NoteScreen slightly scored
    • NoteVarious corrosion on underside of vehicle

  13. Pass98,482 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    339195454157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOuter sleeving on both handbrake cables split
    • NoteSome corrosion on underside of vehicle

  14. Fail98,482 miles (+4,486)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    229055354180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOuter sleeving on both handbrake cables split
    • NoteSome corrosion on underside of vehicle

  15. Pass93,996 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    557135553124
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension corroded
    • NoteOuter sleeving on n/s handbrake cable deteriorated
    • NoteSome corrosion on underside of vehicle

  16. Fail93,996 miles (+2,338)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    756275953140
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension corroded
    • NoteOuter sleeving on n/s handbrake cable deteriorated
    • NoteSome corrosion on underside of vehicle

  17. Pass91,658 miles (+5,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,658 miles
    Test number
    315608332124
    • NoteCorrosion on front and rear suspension
    • NoteSome heavy corrosion around front and rear jacking points

  18. Pass86,070 miles (+5,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,070 miles
    Test number
    925257531131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,231 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,231 miles
    Test number
    944357530161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,837 miles (+6,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    633322259166
    • NoteN/s/r brake sticking slightly

  21. Pass68,776 miles (+6,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    332241668188
    • NoteN/s rear brake slight stick

  22. Pass62,276 miles (+6,922)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,276 miles
    Test number
    311047157142
    • NoteRear trailing arm bushes starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play in front ball joints

  23. Pass55,354 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    203440166419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteDrive belt cracking

Questions about L15 DTJ

Does L15 DTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 DTJ expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 DTJ?
The MOT on L15 DTJ expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 DTJ done?
L15 DTJ was recorded at 137,855 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2022, an average of 5,033 miles a year.
Has L15 DTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 DTJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L15 DTJ 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 L15 DTJ find?
L15 DTJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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