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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L16 MFJMOT history

L16 MFJ is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 16 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 100,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L16 MFJ white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
100,802 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MFJ was last recorded at 100,802 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 10,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,797 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,005 miles
Average per year
8,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,802 miles
  • 2025 – 90,797 miles
  • 2024 – 74,730 miles
  • 2023 – 66,904 miles
  • 2022 – 58,401 miles
  • 2021 – 46,060 miles
  • 2020 – 41,150 miles
  • 2019 – 39,346 miles
  • 2018 – 29,163 miles
  • 2017 – 18,920 miles
  • 2016 – 12,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    100,802 miles
    Test number
    303347268613
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,802 miles (+10,005)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,802 miles
    Test number
    538169783569
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,797 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    271486788957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail90,761 miles (+16,031)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    517004665626
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass74,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,730 miles
    Test number
    411944955202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,730 miles (+7,826)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,730 miles
    Test number
    361339174115
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,904 miles (+719)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    839731361078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail66,185 miles (+7,784)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    735521487053
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,401 miles (+12,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    680551640843
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass46,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,060 miles
    Test number
    526473132153
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail46,057 miles (+4,907)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,057 miles
    Test number
    896522091240
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass41,150 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    41,150 miles
    Test number
    349153803932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,346 miles (+10,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,346 miles
    Test number
    827102767572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,163 miles (+1)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,163 miles
    Test number
    277367662415
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall/shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  15. Fail29,162 miles (+10,242)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,162 miles
    Test number
    130232447853
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall/shoulder
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  16. Pass18,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    18,920 miles
    Test number
    491661980891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,920 miles (+6,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,920 miles
    Test number
    727902419726
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass12,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    12,332 miles
    Test number
    876606279863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MFJ

Does L16 MFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MFJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MFJ?
The MOT on L16 MFJ is valid until 6 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 MFJ done?
L16 MFJ was recorded at 100,802 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,824 miles a year.
Has L16 MFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MFJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 MFJ 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 MFJ find?
L16 MFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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