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BMW 116

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L30 ELOMOT history

L30 ELO is a red diesel BMW 116 first used on 10 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,612 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ELO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ELO was last recorded at 76,612 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,242 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,370 miles
Average per year
4,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,612 miles
  • 2025 – 73,242 miles
  • 2024 – 69,969 miles
  • 2023 – 65,487 miles
  • 2022 – 61,145 miles
  • 2021 – 57,113 miles
  • 2020 – 54,226 miles
  • 2019 – 47,611 miles
  • 2018 – 38,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,612 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,612 miles (+3,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,612 miles
    Test number
    238645555614
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass73,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    165630193950
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail73,239 miles (+3,270)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,239 miles
    Test number
    688731346132
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass69,969 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    768386240653
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail69,969 miles (+4,482)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    157026731761
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass65,487 miles (+4,342)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    254401018502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,145 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,145 miles
    Test number
    948004434099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,113 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,113 miles
    Test number
    999261445302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,226 miles
    Test number
    971891402414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,226 miles (+6,615)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,226 miles
    Test number
    420225936726
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers worn
  11. Pass47,611 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,611 miles
    Test number
    654410854331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,677 miles
    Test number
    928238625131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail38,677 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,677 miles
    Test number
    341898917866
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L30 ELO

Does L30 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ELO is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 ELO?
The MOT on L30 ELO is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ELO done?
L30 ELO was recorded at 76,612 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,814 miles a year.
Has L30 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ELO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 ELO 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 ELO find?
L30 ELO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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