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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

L31 BMCMOT history

L31 BMC is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 18 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,287 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 BMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 BMC was last recorded at 112,287 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,139 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,148 miles
Average per year
10,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,287 miles
  • 2024 – 105,139 miles
  • 2023 – 97,615 miles
  • 2022 – 88,957 miles
  • 2021 – 71,267 miles
  • 2019 – 44,847 miles
  • 2018 – 38,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,287 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,287 miles
    Test number
    522315443070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,287 miles (+7,148)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,287 miles
    Test number
    403035973750
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass105,139 miles (+7,524)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,139 miles
    Test number
    497924580914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass97,615 miles (+8,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    495639350990
    • AdvisoryREAR WIPER SPLIT
  5. Pass88,957 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,957 miles
    Test number
    720054978657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,982 miles (+12,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    466045610574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass71,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,267 miles
    Test number
    281696254441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail71,267 miles (+26,420)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,267 miles
    Test number
    707032195440
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass44,847 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,847 miles
    Test number
    992371971211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,535 miles
    Test number
    211692205387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 BMC

Does L31 BMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BMC is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 BMC?
The MOT on L31 BMC is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 BMC done?
L31 BMC was recorded at 112,287 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 10,514 miles a year.
Has L31 BMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 BMC has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 BMC 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 L31 BMC find?
L31 BMC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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