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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

L30 AMSMOT history

L30 AMS is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 5 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
78,316 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 AMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 AMS was last recorded at 78,316 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,288 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,028 miles
Average per year
1,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,316 miles
  • 2025 – 75,288 miles
  • 2022 – 75,252 miles
  • 2021 – 75,165 miles
  • 2020 – 75,041 miles
  • 2019 – 74,868 miles
  • 2018 – 74,551 miles
  • 2017 – 74,258 miles
  • 2016 – 73,585 miles
  • 2015 – 72,641 miles
  • 2014 – 71,107 miles
  • 2013 – 69,345 miles
  • 2012 – 68,335 miles
  • 2011 – 67,048 miles
  • 2010 – 65,162 miles
  • 2009 – 63,513 miles
  • 2008 – 61,997 miles
  • 2007 – 59,824 miles
  • 2006 – 56,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,316 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,316 miles
    Test number
    854993790422
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,316 miles (+3,028)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,316 miles
    Test number
    620622075422
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    937943894192
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail75,288 miles (+36)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    905818210307
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,252 miles
    Test number
    849844413285
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail75,252 miles (+87)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,252 miles
    Test number
    840413699295
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,165 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    262447733695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,041 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,041 miles
    Test number
    292521614079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,868 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,868 miles
    Test number
    560090168777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,551 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,551 miles
    Test number
    670940049692
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,258 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    952029668340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,585 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,585 miles
    Test number
    152268119861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,641 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,641 miles
    Test number
    282316088459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,107 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    578132914277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,345 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    469509693137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,335 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,335 miles
    Test number
    819612122220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,048 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    159550421268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,162 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    234387810286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,513 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,513 miles
    Test number
    291917019227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,997 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    852733518275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  21. Pass59,824 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,824 miles
    Test number
    444323317225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,987 miles
    Test number
    733202516234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 AMS

Does L30 AMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 AMS is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 AMS?
The MOT on L30 AMS is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 AMS done?
L30 AMS was recorded at 78,316 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,075 miles a year.
Has L30 AMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 AMS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 AMS 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 L30 AMS find?
L30 AMS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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