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BMW 318

Grey · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

L16 DETMOT history

L16 DET is a grey diesel BMW 318 first used on 30 Jul 2019. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 75,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,207 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
30 Jul 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DET was last recorded at 75,207 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 14,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,026 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,181 miles
Average per year
14,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,207 miles
  • 2025 – 61,026 miles
  • 2024 – 42,124 miles
  • 2023 – 25,305 miles
  • 2022 – 20,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,207 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate damaged but still readable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,207 miles (+14,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    874406150030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass61,026 miles (+18,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    915970425671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass42,124 miles (+16,819)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,124 miles
    Test number
    642552864330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,305 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,305 miles
    Test number
    835052991578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,293 miles
    Test number
    303958365707
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but still readable
  6. Fail20,293 miles (+16)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,293 miles
    Test number
    275141506429
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged but still readable
  7. Fail20,277 miles1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,277 miles
    Test number
    660395711107
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Questions about L16 DET

Does L16 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DET is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 DET?
The MOT on L16 DET is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 DET done?
L16 DET was recorded at 75,207 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 14,413 miles a year.
Has L16 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DET has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 DET 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 L16 DET find?
L16 DET passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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