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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L31 KTEMOT history

L31 KTE is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 24 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
68,809 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 KTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 KTE was last recorded at 68,809 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 6,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,577 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,232 miles
Average per year
4,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,809 miles
  • 2024 – 62,577 miles
  • 2023 – 55,855 miles
  • 2022 – 49,616 miles
  • 2021 – 42,249 miles
  • 2020 – 36,957 miles
  • 2019 – 25,326 miles
  • 2018 – 24,257 miles
  • 2017 – 21,938 miles
  • 2016 – 19,681 miles
  • 2015 – 16,807 miles
  • 2014 – 14,071 miles
  • 2013 – 10,257 miles
  • 2012 – 7,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,809 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,809 miles (+6,232)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,809 miles
    Test number
    867023670269
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  2. Pass62,577 miles (+6,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,577 miles
    Test number
    369260333780
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass55,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    251638568538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,855 miles (+6,239)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    814436603283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass49,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,616 miles
    Test number
    675641146691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail49,615 miles (+7,366)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    251166445288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass42,249 miles (+5,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    756445103672
    • 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))
  8. Pass36,957 miles (+11,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,957 miles
    Test number
    751603231448
    • AdvisoryRear washer jet inop
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked on passenger side
  9. Pass25,326 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    25,326 miles
    Test number
    892036938567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,257 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    24,257 miles
    Test number
    188995000451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,938 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    21,938 miles
    Test number
    994042199720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,681 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,681 miles
    Test number
    677415676494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,807 miles
    Test number
    199023375164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,807 miles (+2,736)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,807 miles
    Test number
    466543875156
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass14,071 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,071 miles
    Test number
    555801674193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,257 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    10,257 miles
    Test number
    135112373150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,583 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,583 miles
    Test number
    288122072431
    • NoteFront brake disc slightly out of balance

Questions about L31 KTE

Does L31 KTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 KTE expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 KTE?
The MOT on L31 KTE expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 KTE done?
L31 KTE was recorded at 68,809 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
Has L31 KTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 KTE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 KTE 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 KTE find?
L31 KTE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated.

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