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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L16 RAEMOT history

L16 RAE is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 63,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L16 RAE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
63,874 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RAE was last recorded at 63,874 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,292 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,582 miles
Average per year
2,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,874 miles
  • 2025 – 62,292 miles
  • 2024 – 60,737 miles
  • 2023 – 59,148 miles
  • 2022 – 57,578 miles
  • 2021 – 56,042 miles
  • 2020 – 53,712 miles
  • 2019 – 50,849 miles
  • 2018 – 49,341 miles
  • 2017 – 47,724 miles
  • 2016 – 45,880 miles
  • 2015 – 43,794 miles
  • 2014 – 41,200 miles
  • 2013 – 38,889 miles
  • 2012 – 36,387 miles
  • 2011 – 33,300 miles
  • 2010 – 29,584 miles
  • 2009 – 25,641 miles
  • 2008 – 21,144 miles
  • 2007 – 16,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,874 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,874 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    63,874 miles
    Test number
    949076972315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,292 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    62,292 miles
    Test number
    253506687482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,737 miles (+1,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,737 miles
    Test number
    186885296074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass59,148 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    234289299325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,578 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    185589310316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,042 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    419000286697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    965260197281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,712 miles (+2,863)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    436148309583
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
  9. Pass50,849 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,849 miles
    Test number
    976247246740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,341 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,341 miles
    Test number
    524822882911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,724 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,724 miles
    Test number
    184189132531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,880 miles (+2,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    762425615976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass43,794 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    826821065185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,200 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,200 miles
    Test number
    356758254162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,889 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,889 miles
    Test number
    858965453108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,387 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,387 miles
    Test number
    399558652185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,300 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,300 miles
    Test number
    656729531154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,584 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,584 miles
    Test number
    370084150112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,641 miles (+4,497)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,641 miles
    Test number
    432628369197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,144 miles (+4,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,144 miles
    Test number
    552865758100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass16,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,736 miles
    Test number
    481062567168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RAE

Does L16 RAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RAE is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RAE?
The MOT on L16 RAE is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RAE done?
L16 RAE was recorded at 63,874 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,483 miles a year.
Has L16 RAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RAE has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L16 RAE 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 RAE find?
L16 RAE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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