BMW 116
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L31 MTUMOT history
L31 MTU is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 19 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 226,562 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 226,562 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 15,570 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 MTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 19 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 MTU was last recorded at 226,562 miles on 2 May 2026, 24,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 201,617 miles · 3 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 24,945 miles
- Average per year
- 15,570 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,562 miles
- 2025 – 201,617 miles
- 2024 – 173,564 miles
- 2023 – 156,698 miles
- 2022 – 137,660 miles
- 2021 – 108,177 miles
- 2020 – 100,305 miles
- 2019 – 92,085 miles
- 2018 – 81,942 miles
- 2017 – 68,973 miles
- 2016 – 58,795 miles
- 2015 – 48,965 miles
- 2014 – 38,788 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,562 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,562 miles (+24,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 226,562 miles
- Test number
- 861412106746
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass201,617 miles (+28,053)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 201,617 miles
- Test number
- 506226861543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,564 miles (+16,866)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 173,564 miles
- Test number
- 851690307993
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass156,698 miles (+19,038)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 156,698 miles
- Test number
- 132116915575
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass137,660 miles (+29,483)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 137,660 miles
- Test number
- 322233115897
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,177 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 108,177 miles
- Test number
- 454239200942
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,177 miles (+7,872)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,177 miles
- Test number
- 435749469409
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 100,305 miles
- Test number
- 685313922003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,305 miles (+8,220)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,305 miles
- Test number
- 723817173313
- 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))
Pass92,085 miles (+10,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 92,085 miles
- Test number
- 129510985527
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
Pass81,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 81,942 miles
- Test number
- 256723619865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,942 miles (+12,969)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,942 miles
- Test number
- 672204704974
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass68,973 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 68,973 miles
- Test number
- 811222497639
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded on the inside
Fail68,973 miles (+10,178)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,973 miles
- Test number
- 442624817664
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded on the inside
Pass58,795 miles (+9,830)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 58,795 miles
- Test number
- 473281865088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,965 miles (+10,177)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 48,965 miles
- Test number
- 498638995052
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass38,788 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 38,788 miles
- Test number
- 735350404111
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
Questions about L31 MTU
- Does L31 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 MTU is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 MTU?
- The MOT on L31 MTU is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 MTU done?
- L31 MTU was recorded at 226,562 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 15,570 miles a year.
- Has L31 MTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 MTU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on L31 MTU 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 MTU find?
- L31 MTU passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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