
BMW 116
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L31 SHJMOT history
L31 SHJ is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 86,945 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 SHJ
- 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
- 26 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 SHJ was last recorded at 86,945 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,611 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,334 miles
- Average per year
- 6,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,945 miles
- 2025 – 85,611 miles
- 2024 – 83,669 miles
- 2023 – 78,867 miles
- 2022 – 68,628 miles
- 2021 – 63,321 miles
- 2020 – 56,703 miles
- 2019 – 47,129 miles
- 2018 – 43,984 miles
- 2017 – 30,734 miles
- 2016 – 20,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCO slightly high and fluctuates during emissions test but passed
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Front washer supply low but enough fluid applied to screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Park brake slightly sticky when released, not excessive
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.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,945 miles (+1,334)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 86,945 miles
- Test number
- 223676223782
- AdvisoryCO slightly high and fluctuates during emissions test but passed
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Front washer supply low but enough fluid applied to screen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Park brake slightly sticky when released, not excessive
Pass85,611 miles (+1,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 85,611 miles
- Test number
- 610900431055
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,669 miles (+4,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 83,669 miles
- Test number
- 446405441897
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,867 miles (+10,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 78,867 miles
- Test number
- 191641436735
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,628 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 68,628 miles
- Test number
- 733047979159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,593 miles (+5,272)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,593 miles
- Test number
- 135623996390
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay,
Pass63,321 miles (+6,618)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 63,321 miles
- Test number
- 850109423273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,703 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 56,703 miles
- Test number
- 679897320809
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail56,700 miles (+9,571)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,700 miles
- Test number
- 960899986660
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass47,129 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 47,129 miles
- Test number
- 485019701223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,984 miles (+13,250)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 43,984 miles
- Test number
- 802840183431
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on outer edge
- AdvisoryOil on min
Pass30,734 miles (+9,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 30,734 miles
- Test number
- 635455180452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.
Pass20,923 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 20,923 miles
- Test number
- 706529255142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,921 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,921 miles
- Test number
- 283446981342
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L31 SHJ
- Does L31 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SHJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 SHJ?
- The MOT on L31 SHJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 SHJ done?
- L31 SHJ was recorded at 86,945 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,714 miles a year.
- Has L31 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 SHJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L31 SHJ 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 SHJ find?
- L31 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: co slightly high and fluctuates during emissions test but passed; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front front washer supply low but enough fluid applied to screen, and 3 more.
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