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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

L15 LVGMOT history

L15 LVG is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 165,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,252 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LVG was last recorded at 165,252 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 3,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2015: 38,141 miles, lower than 39,670 miles on 12 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,652 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,600 miles
Average per year
6,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,252 miles
  • 2025 – 161,652 miles
  • 2024 – 159,367 miles
  • 2023 – 154,646 miles
  • 2022 – 54,279 miles
  • 2021 – 51,620 miles
  • 2020 – 50,153 miles
  • 2019 – 44,228 miles
  • 2017 – 41,043 miles
  • 2016 – 39,291 miles
  • 2015 – 38,141 miles
  • 2014 – 39,670 miles
  • 2013 – 36,163 miles
  • 2012 – 35,420 miles
  • 2011 – 34,691 miles
  • 2010 – 34,039 miles
  • 2009 – 33,406 miles
  • 2008 – 32,626 miles
  • 2007 – 31,638 miles
  • 2006 – 30,648 miles
  • 2005 – 29,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,252 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,252 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,252 miles
    Test number
    181570431851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,652 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,652 miles
    Test number
    486791481824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,367 miles (+4,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,367 miles
    Test number
    670693706910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage covered in underseal

  4. Pass154,646 miles (+100,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,646 miles
    Test number
    672768448057
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet stay strut defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,279 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    678294002332
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail54,279 miles (+2,659)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    438199459677
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component feed pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass51,620 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    792452794272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,153 miles (+5,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    237283470101
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,228 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,228 miles
    Test number
    212671225882
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle sprayed with underseal

  10. Fail44,222 miles (+3,179)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,222 miles
    Test number
    510401401592
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle sprayed with underseal

  11. Pass41,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,043 miles
    Test number
    761182209561
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail41,043 miles (+1,752)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,043 miles
    Test number
    999545121724
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass39,291 miles (+1,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,291 miles
    Test number
    822155467257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass38,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    816420887741
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from offsid of steering rack

  15. Fail38,141 miles (-1,529)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    467075340242
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight fluid leak from offsid of steering rack

  16. Pass39,670 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    598056814305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf and osr brakes binding slightly

  17. Fail36,969 miles (+806)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    385066314316
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsf and osr brakes binding slightly

  18. Pass36,163 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,163 miles
    Test number
    495403523432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp has condensation in it

  19. Fail36,163 miles (+743)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,163 miles
    Test number
    399952723348
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp has condensation in it

  20. Pass35,420 miles (+729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,420 miles
    Test number
    476450722429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass34,691 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,691 miles
    Test number
    469989311417
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail34,691 miles (+652)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,691 miles
    Test number
    776299311373
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass34,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,039 miles
    Test number
    112140620313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,039 miles (+633)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,039 miles
    Test number
    452920420448
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass33,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,406 miles
    Test number
    351751229373
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail33,406 miles (+780)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,406 miles
    Test number
    380911629326
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass32,626 miles (+988)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,626 miles
    Test number
    300995518374
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall perished

  28. Pass31,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    433424227364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Fail31,638 miles (+990)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    442873527411
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass30,648 miles (+1,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    423869216320
    • NoteTravel at parking brake lever

  31. Pass29,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    29,071 miles
    Test number
    740927105397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail29,071 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,071 miles
    Test number
    821141605356
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L15 LVG

Does L15 LVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LVG is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 LVG?
The MOT on L15 LVG is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 LVG done?
L15 LVG was recorded at 165,252 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,579 miles a year.
Has L15 LVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LVG has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 LVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 LVG find?
L15 LVG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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