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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L31 MWLMOT history

L31 MWL is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 24 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,902 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 MWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 MWL was last recorded at 68,902 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 7,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,967 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,935 miles
Average per year
7,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,902 miles
  • 2024 – 60,967 miles
  • 2023 – 51,131 miles
  • 2022 – 42,522 miles
  • 2021 – 33,326 miles
  • 2020 – 23,915 miles
  • 2019 – 19,709 miles
  • 2018 – 15,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,902 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading lower
  • AdvisoryVehicle has an outstanding recall, contact dealer

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 handbrake lower effort reading

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicle has outstanding recall, contact dealer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,902 miles (+7,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,902 miles
    Test number
    252622270000
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading lower
    • AdvisoryVehicle has an outstanding recall, contact dealer
  2. Pass60,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    446330964186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lower effort reading
    • AdvisoryVehicle has outstanding recall, contact dealer
  3. Fail60,967 miles (+9,836)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    173130281518
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lower effort reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lower effort reading
    • AdvisoryVehicle has outstanding recall, contact dealer
  4. Pass51,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    443636288466
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRe call on vehicle
  5. Fail51,131 miles (+8,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    618632206369
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRe call on vehicle
  6. Pass42,522 miles (+9,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,522 miles
    Test number
    200086254467
    • AdvisoryOffside Hand brake reading very low
  7. Pass33,326 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,326 miles
    Test number
    567944778221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail33,326 miles (+9,411)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,326 miles
    Test number
    886741530860
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass23,915 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    23,915 miles
    Test number
    648866268983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,709 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,709 miles
    Test number
    729322128862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    15,096 miles
    Test number
    558279974994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 MWL

Does L31 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 MWL is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 MWL?
The MOT on L31 MWL is valid until 23 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 MWL done?
L31 MWL was recorded at 68,902 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,713 miles a year.
Has L31 MWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 MWL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 MWL 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 MWL find?
L31 MWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside handbrake reading lower; vehicle has an outstanding recall, contact dealer.

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