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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

L2 FXXMOT history

L2 FXX is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 27,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L2 FXX green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
27,135 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 FXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 FXX was last recorded at 27,135 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,470 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
665 miles
Average per year
874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,135 miles
  • 2025 – 26,470 miles
  • 2024 – 25,946 miles
  • 2023 – 25,514 miles
  • 2022 – 25,126 miles
  • 2021 – 24,308 miles
  • 2020 – 23,984 miles
  • 2019 – 22,768 miles
  • 2018 – 21,308 miles
  • 2017 – 19,843 miles
  • 2016 – 18,285 miles
  • 2015 – 16,270 miles
  • 2014 – 15,831 miles
  • 2013 – 15,495 miles
  • 2012 – 14,903 miles
  • 2011 – 14,050 miles
  • 2010 – 13,296 miles
  • 2009 – 12,386 miles
  • 2008 – 11,451 miles
  • 2007 – 10,496 miles
  • 2006 – 9,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,135 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,135 miles (+665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    739735912138
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass26,470 miles (+524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    26,470 miles
    Test number
    613339616235
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass25,946 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    25,946 miles
    Test number
    965497559522
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass25,514 miles (+388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    25,514 miles
    Test number
    558358019299
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass25,126 miles (+818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    642287927920
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished outer sidewalls
  6. Pass24,308 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    749908879713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail24,308 miles (+324)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,308 miles
    Test number
    171463532105
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass23,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,984 miles
    Test number
    533259192542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,984 miles (+1,216)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,984 miles
    Test number
    803747474680
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass22,768 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    22,768 miles
    Test number
    770226773540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,308 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    21,308 miles
    Test number
    512080870076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,843 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    19,843 miles
    Test number
    318837677891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,285 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,285 miles
    Test number
    111781104217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,270 miles (+439)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,270 miles
    Test number
    515733425294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass15,831 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    15,831 miles
    Test number
    895430434284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,495 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,495 miles
    Test number
    195215923236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,903 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    14,903 miles
    Test number
    846143022266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,050 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    14,050 miles
    Test number
    327253921226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,296 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,296 miles
    Test number
    894067410252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,386 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    12,386 miles
    Test number
    951125119239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,451 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    11,451 miles
    Test number
    581237018292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,496 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    10,496 miles
    Test number
    340037127449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    9,552 miles
    Test number
    640578126256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 FXX

Does L2 FXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 FXX is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 FXX?
The MOT on L2 FXX is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 FXX done?
L2 FXX was recorded at 27,135 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 874 miles a year.
Has L2 FXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 FXX has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L2 FXX 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 FXX find?
L2 FXX passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s brake reaction bushes.

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