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BMW 216

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

L23 ARVMOT history

L23 ARV is a white diesel BMW 216 first used on 24 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 116,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L23 ARV white BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,073 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ARV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
216
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ARV was last recorded at 116,073 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,453 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,620 miles
Average per year
8,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,073 miles
  • 2025 – 112,453 miles
  • 2024 – 105,810 miles
  • 2023 – 93,780 miles
  • 2022 – 86,721 miles
  • 2021 – 82,448 miles
  • 2020 – 72,588 miles
  • 2019 – 56,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,073 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,073 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,073 miles
    Test number
    992521542078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,453 miles (+6,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,453 miles
    Test number
    774480053024
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all three seats second row
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Pass105,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    477752236322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail105,810 miles (+12,030)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    357823622536
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass93,780 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,780 miles
    Test number
    130071161215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,721 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,721 miles
    Test number
    766577871998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,448 miles (+9,860)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    242582887851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,588 miles (+16,544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,588 miles
    Test number
    645757225779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,044 miles
    Test number
    463631389656
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

Questions about L23 ARV

Does L23 ARV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ARV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ARV?
The MOT on L23 ARV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ARV done?
L23 ARV was recorded at 116,073 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 8,482 miles a year.
Has L23 ARV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ARV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 ARV 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 L23 ARV find?
L23 ARV passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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