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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass86,945 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass68,628 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    733047979159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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,
  7. Pass63,321 miles (+6,618)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    850109423273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Pass20,923 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,923 miles
    Test number
    706529255142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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