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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

L2 CTYMOT history

L2 CTY is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 92,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L2 CTY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,938 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 CTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 CTY was last recorded at 92,938 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,003 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
2,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,938 miles
  • 2025 – 92,003 miles
  • 2024 – 90,585 miles
  • 2023 – 89,483 miles
  • 2022 – 88,555 miles
  • 2021 – 87,857 miles
  • 2020 – 87,076 miles
  • 2019 – 86,212 miles
  • 2018 – 83,814 miles
  • 2017 – 81,934 miles
  • 2016 – 79,480 miles
  • 2015 – 77,598 miles
  • 2014 – 74,391 miles
  • 2013 – 71,044 miles
  • 2012 – 68,509 miles
  • 2011 – 65,496 miles
  • 2010 – 64,203 miles
  • 2009 – 60,219 miles
  • 2008 – 51,138 miles
  • 2007 – 47,749 miles
  • 2006 – 41,499 miles
  • 2005 – 33,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside no plate lamp not working
  • AdvisoryBrake hoses perished
  • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
  • AdvisoryFront suspen ball joint dust covers deteriorated
  • AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,938 miles (+935)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    329880317357
    • AdvisoryNearside no plate lamp not working
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspen ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints

  2. Pass92,003 miles (+1,418)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,003 miles
    Test number
    704596900451
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  3. Pass90,585 miles (+5)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,585 miles
    Test number
    889595116666
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,580 miles (+1,097)2 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    139831665097
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,483 miles (+928)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,483 miles
    Test number
    791376765522
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryLong hand travel

  6. Pass88,555 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,555 miles
    Test number
    299430695843
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel travel

  7. Fail88,555 miles (+698)1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,555 miles
    Test number
    997572577484
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel travel

  8. Pass87,857 miles (+781)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    664308169674
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass87,076 miles (+864)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    285343460384
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,212 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,212 miles
    Test number
    351973694182
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,207 miles (+2,393)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,207 miles
    Test number
    306082314649
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass83,814 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,814 miles
    Test number
    299307115272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,934 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,934 miles
    Test number
    410560592866
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass79,480 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    165291866954
    • AdvisoryHand brake low performance 16% needs work
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake discs rusty

  15. Pass77,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,598 miles
    Test number
    735129645020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail77,598 miles (+3,207)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,598 miles
    Test number
    136588845400
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass74,391 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,391 miles
    Test number
    706770354047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,390 miles (+3,346)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,390 miles
    Test number
    879648844013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine slight oil leak

  19. Pass71,044 miles (+2,535)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    588015443037
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly deflated
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting rusty

  20. Pass68,509 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,509 miles
    Test number
    877407982095
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  21. Fail68,484 miles (+2,988)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    738862982056
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake slightly low performance

  22. Fail65,496 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    118817261463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine slight water leak

  23. Pass65,496 miles (+1,293)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    567697461087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine slight water leak

  24. Pass64,203 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,203 miles
    Test number
    160612470072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,202 miles (+3,983)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    771651670073
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass60,219 miles (+9,081)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    60,219 miles
    Test number
    810895849224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,138 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    104525748284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,749 miles (+6,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,749 miles
    Test number
    982773837334
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass41,499 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,499 miles
    Test number
    731719946386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,104 miles (+7,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    750488126333
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  31. Pass33,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    374965835329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 CTY

Does L2 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 CTY is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 CTY?
The MOT on L2 CTY is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 CTY done?
L2 CTY was recorded at 92,938 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,935 miles a year.
Has L2 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 CTY has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 CTY 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 L2 CTY find?
L2 CTY passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside no plate lamp not working; brake hoses perished; front discs corroded, and 2 more.

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