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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,596 cc

L20 HCWMOT history

L20 HCW is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

L20 HCW red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,645 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HCW was last recorded at 121,645 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 5,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,148 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,497 miles
Average per year
3,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,645 miles
  • 2025 – 116,148 miles
  • 2024 – 103,113 miles
  • 2023 – 101,653 miles
  • 2022 – 101,292 miles
  • 2021 – 99,854 miles
  • 2020 – 97,791 miles
  • 2019 – 95,822 miles
  • 2018 – 94,404 miles
  • 2017 – 92,485 miles
  • 2016 – 90,294 miles
  • 2015 – 85,845 miles
  • 2014 – 83,505 miles
  • 2013 – 80,835 miles
  • 2012 – 77,802 miles
  • 2011 – 75,358 miles
  • 2010 – 72,930 miles
  • 2009 – 70,119 miles
  • 2008 – 67,260 miles
  • 2007 – 63,841 miles
  • 2006 – 60,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,645 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded including hanging brackets
  • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes deteriorated

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,645 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,645 miles
    Test number
    241356907197
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded including hanging brackets
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes deteriorated

  2. Fail121,645 miles (+5,497)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,645 miles
    Test number
    655998337593
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded including hanging brackets
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes deteriorated

  3. Pass116,148 miles (+13,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    925978062615
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass103,113 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    287021266321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,653 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,653 miles
    Test number
    937822339349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail101,653 miles (+361)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,653 miles
    Test number
    649477486399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail101,292 miles (+1,438)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,292 miles
    Test number
    733792557123
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,854 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,854 miles
    Test number
    303236833885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,791 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    345713342183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,781 miles (+1,959)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,781 miles
    Test number
    519300863850
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,822 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,822 miles
    Test number
    914359330753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail95,811 miles (+1,407)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    950844560243
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass94,404 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    799394097746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,388 miles (+1,903)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,388 miles
    Test number
    347741487746
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  15. Pass92,485 miles (+2,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    890750600702
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass90,294 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    919158712524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,845 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,845 miles
    Test number
    716507645122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,839 miles (+2,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    449982345158
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass83,505 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    625131754163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,835 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    657865643110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,802 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    299232652460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,779 miles (+2,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,779 miles
    Test number
    127947042116
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass75,358 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    118545041100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,930 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,930 miles
    Test number
    992078740170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,909 miles (+2,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    623246940150
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass70,119 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    862010049107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,260 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,260 miles
    Test number
    764610448169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,841 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    244041847189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,769 miles (+3,387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,769 miles
    Test number
    263374837469
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass60,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    194810446155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 HCW

Does L20 HCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 HCW is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 HCW?
The MOT on L20 HCW is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 HCW done?
L20 HCW was recorded at 121,645 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 3,010 miles a year.
Has L20 HCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HCW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 HCW 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 L20 HCW find?
L20 HCW passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.

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