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BMW 316

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L28 MLWMOT history

L28 MLW is a blue diesel BMW 316 first used on 17 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 157,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,263 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 MLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
17 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 MLW was last recorded at 157,263 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 11,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,720 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,543 miles
Average per year
15,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,263 miles
  • 2024 – 145,720 miles
  • 2023 – 126,909 miles
  • 2022 – 97,956 miles
  • 2021 – 86,175 miles
  • 2020 – 78,535 miles
  • 2019 – 66,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,263 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,263 miles (+11,543)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,263 miles
    Test number
    227107970274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,720 miles
    Test number
    280791307463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,720 miles (+18,811)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,720 miles
    Test number
    203631665626
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,909 miles (+28,953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,909 miles
    Test number
    231834817061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass97,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    560482803835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,956 miles (+11,781)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    942395082343
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both ns/os tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,175 miles (+7,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,175 miles
    Test number
    720188673130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass78,535 miles (+12,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,535 miles
    Test number
    171894393221
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres worn low.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    587079672636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 MLW

Does L28 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 MLW is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L28 MLW?
The MOT on L28 MLW is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 MLW done?
L28 MLW was recorded at 157,263 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 15,111 miles a year.
Has L28 MLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 MLW has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L28 MLW 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 L28 MLW find?
L28 MLW passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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