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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L31 COOMOT history

L31 COO is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 19 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,333 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 COO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 COO was last recorded at 81,333 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 12,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,815 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,518 miles
Average per year
6,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,333 miles
  • 2025 – 68,815 miles
  • 2024 – 59,284 miles
  • 2023 – 50,067 miles
  • 2022 – 42,274 miles
  • 2021 – 37,296 miles
  • 2020 – 35,599 miles
  • 2019 – 30,470 miles
  • 2018 – 28,925 miles
  • 2017 – 22,944 miles
  • 2016 – 18,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,333 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,333 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    816628833786
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,333 miles (+12,518)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    124479028320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass68,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    439518423980
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail68,815 miles (+1,925)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    440136749653
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass66,890 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    140256485568
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail66,889 miles (+7,605)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,889 miles
    Test number
    733160965242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,284 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,284 miles
    Test number
    278004438653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    121058029349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,066 miles (+7,792)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,066 miles
    Test number
    304378398063
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Pass42,274 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    735731129040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail42,149 miles (+4,853)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    497216645943
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass37,296 miles (+1,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,296 miles
    Test number
    730002640477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass35,599 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,599 miles
    Test number
    864885329223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,470 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,470 miles
    Test number
    202823447455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,925 miles (+5,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    642621407813
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R+N/S/R Tyre's wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass22,944 miles (+4,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    22,944 miles
    Test number
    941846040187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass18,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    18,747 miles
    Test number
    920226250723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 COO

Does L31 COO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 COO is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 COO?
The MOT on L31 COO is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 COO done?
L31 COO was recorded at 81,333 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
Has L31 COO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 COO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 COO 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 COO find?
L31 COO passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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