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BMW 645

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

L16 XKBMOT history

L16 XKB is a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 20 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

L16 XKB black BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
128,192 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 XKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 XKB was last recorded at 128,192 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 4,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,945 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,247 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,192 miles
  • 2023 – 123,945 miles
  • 2021 – 122,351 miles
  • 2019 – 116,612 miles
  • 2018 – 113,970 miles
  • 2017 – 111,005 miles
  • 2016 – 104,489 miles
  • 2015 – 98,408 miles
  • 2014 – 95,611 miles
  • 2013 – 90,712 miles
  • 2012 – 83,861 miles
  • 2011 – 62,445 miles
  • 2010 – 54,582 miles
  • 2009 – 44,558 miles
  • 2008 – 35,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,192 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and worn (5.3.4 (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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,192 miles (+4,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    908873626300
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,945 miles (+1,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,945 miles
    Test number
    418227841575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,351 miles (+5,739)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,351 miles
    Test number
    479248628206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  4. Pass116,612 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    924302486480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,970 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,970 miles
    Test number
    617077931492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,005 miles (+6,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    561723927617
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  7. Pass104,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,489 miles
    Test number
    690724737463
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail104,489 miles (+6,081)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,489 miles
    Test number
    797286099285
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass98,408 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,408 miles
    Test number
    335548495026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,611 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    95,611 miles
    Test number
    667664654248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,712 miles (+6,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,712 miles
    Test number
    679658963247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass83,861 miles (+519)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,861 miles
    Test number
    338703772455
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r fog lamp inop

  13. Fail83,342 miles (+20,897)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,342 miles
    Test number
    568515362270
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r fog lamp inop

  14. Pass62,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    259772871299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,445 miles (+7,863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    446662971294
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass54,582 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,582 miles
    Test number
    870831560226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,573 miles (+10,015)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    990880260222
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass44,558 miles (+9,196)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,558 miles
    Test number
    331190469482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,362 miles
    Test number
    952651968285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 XKB

Does L16 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 XKB expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 XKB?
The MOT on L16 XKB expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 XKB done?
L16 XKB was recorded at 128,192 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has L16 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 XKB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on L16 XKB 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 XKB find?
L16 XKB passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and worn.

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