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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L30 RAXMOT history

L30 RAX is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 14 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

L30 RAX white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
74,222 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 RAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 RAX was last recorded at 74,222 miles on 2 May 2025, 4,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,853 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,369 miles
Average per year
3,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,222 miles
  • 2024 – 69,853 miles
  • 2023 – 67,577 miles
  • 2022 – 64,896 miles
  • 2021 – 61,115 miles
  • 2020 – 54,899 miles
  • 2019 – 54,308 miles
  • 2018 – 51,778 miles
  • 2017 – 50,952 miles
  • 2016 – 43,662 miles
  • 2015 – 34,972 miles
  • 2014 – 33,606 miles
  • 2013 – 32,111 miles
  • 2012 – 26,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,222 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,222 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    991920617307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,853 miles
    Test number
    415858710276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,853 miles (+31)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,853 miles
    Test number
    539301181205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,822 miles (+2,245)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,822 miles
    Test number
    206850993024
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass67,577 miles (+2,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    357331592028
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,896 miles (+3,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,896 miles
    Test number
    958187410656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass61,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    831562299665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,115 miles (+6,216)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    908292156310
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass54,899 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    175470335742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,709 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,709 miles
    Test number
    380730152166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,308 miles
    Test number
    430499514094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,306 miles (+2,528)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    932572513816
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  13. Pass51,778 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,778 miles
    Test number
    831715598861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,774 miles (+822)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    165310933362
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass50,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,952 miles
    Test number
    213260294195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail50,952 miles (+877)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,952 miles
    Test number
    884532098591
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,075 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,075 miles
    Test number
    439543149370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,662 miles (+8,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    727887490493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass34,972 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,972 miles
    Test number
    398358835152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,606 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    719085034333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,111 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,111 miles
    Test number
    237772233383
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  22. Fail32,096 miles (+5,810)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    848380133330
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  23. Pass26,286 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    116262542368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,047 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    168461732343
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

Questions about L30 RAX

Does L30 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 RAX expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 RAX?
The MOT on L30 RAX expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 RAX done?
L30 RAX was recorded at 74,222 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 3,876 miles a year.
Has L30 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RAX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 RAX 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 RAX find?
L30 RAX passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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