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BMW 316

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L19 MBTMOT history

L19 MBT is a black diesel BMW 316 first used on 16 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,228 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 MBT was last recorded at 144,228 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,890 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,338 miles
Average per year
8,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,228 miles
  • 2025 – 142,890 miles
  • 2024 – 140,007 miles
  • 2023 – 136,268 miles
  • 2022 – 132,495 miles
  • 2021 – 125,238 miles
  • 2020 – 118,833 miles
  • 2019 – 109,370 miles
  • 2018 – 99,332 miles
  • 2017 – 91,962 miles
  • 2016 – 84,189 miles
  • 2015 – 68,215 miles
  • 2014 – 54,737 miles
  • 2013 – 41,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,228 miles

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,228 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    110787480996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,890 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,890 miles
    Test number
    409527644395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,007 miles (+3,739)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,007 miles
    Test number
    908012709529
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted front to rear
  4. Pass136,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,268 miles
    Test number
    559783545360
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Fail136,266 miles (+3,771)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,266 miles
    Test number
    423795032058
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation very slow operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass132,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,495 miles
    Test number
    603100524878
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail132,495 miles (+7,257)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,495 miles
    Test number
    467737230830
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass125,238 miles (+6,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,238 miles
    Test number
    846891168636
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass118,833 miles (+9,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,833 miles
    Test number
    655990964836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  10. Pass109,370 miles (+10,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,370 miles
    Test number
    905004080592
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  11. Pass99,332 miles (+7,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    741884163341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass91,962 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,962 miles
    Test number
    483580430432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,189 miles
    Test number
    423777077983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,189 miles (+15,974)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,189 miles
    Test number
    517556324572
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass68,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    879070417805
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre nail in it
  16. Fail68,215 miles (+163)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    302128407951
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre nail in it
  17. Fail68,052 miles (+13,315)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,052 miles
    Test number
    170361204709
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass54,737 miles (+13,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,737 miles
    Test number
    628051434391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,129 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,129 miles
    Test number
    265443253303
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L19 MBT

Does L19 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 MBT is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 MBT?
The MOT on L19 MBT is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 MBT done?
L19 MBT was recorded at 144,228 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,163 miles a year.
Has L19 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 MBT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L19 MBT 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 L19 MBT find?
L19 MBT passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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