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BMW M4

White · Petrol · 2015 · 2,979 cc

L16 MDSMOT history

L16 MDS is a white petrol BMW M4 first used on 30 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 67,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L16 MDS white BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 4 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,572 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M4
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MDS was last recorded at 67,572 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 6,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,664 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,908 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,572 miles
  • 2025 – 60,664 miles
  • 2024 – 54,150 miles
  • 2023 – 48,505 miles
  • 2022 – 45,000 miles
  • 2021 – 39,071 miles
  • 2020 – 35,277 miles
  • 2019 – 30,812 miles
  • 2018 – 23,175 miles
  • 2017 – 17,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    830557298254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,572 miles (+6,908)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    784882632912
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass60,664 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    417500170652
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail60,629 miles (+6,479)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    922802012781
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass54,150 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,150 miles
    Test number
    803442566923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail54,141 miles (+5,636)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,141 miles
    Test number
    810588525433
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass48,505 miles (+3,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,505 miles
    Test number
    186204650323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,000 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,000 miles
    Test number
    101024935025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,071 miles (+3,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    334806694485
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass35,277 miles (+4,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    35,277 miles
    Test number
    968147448696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass30,812 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    264862276175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,804 miles (+7,629)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,804 miles
    Test number
    720898389664
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass23,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,175 miles
    Test number
    289210547442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,175 miles (+5,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,175 miles
    Test number
    513092679954
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  15. Pass17,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    564106587178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MDS

Does L16 MDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MDS is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MDS?
The MOT on L16 MDS is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MDS done?
L16 MDS was recorded at 67,572 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has L16 MDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MDS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 MDS 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 MDS find?
L16 MDS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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