BMW 116
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L31 SHVMOT history
L31 SHV is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 123,565 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,925 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 SHV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 SHV was last recorded at 123,565 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 3,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,537 miles · 12 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,028 miles
- Average per year
- 7,925 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,565 miles
- 2025 – 120,537 miles
- 2024 – 116,488 miles
- 2023 – 106,786 miles
- 2022 – 100,182 miles
- 2021 – 95,428 miles
- 2020 – 84,258 miles
- 2019 – 76,526 miles
- 2018 – 66,997 miles
- 2017 – 56,890 miles
- 2016 – 48,462 miles
- 2015 – 40,360 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,565 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn to outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,565 miles (+3,028)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 123,565 miles
- Test number
- 151124670337
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass120,537 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 120,537 miles
- Test number
- 808864311166
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail120,537 miles (+4,049)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,537 miles
- Test number
- 420381565044
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass116,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 116,488 miles
- Test number
- 269820198355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,488 miles (+9,702)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,488 miles
- Test number
- 961500463068
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,786 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 106,786 miles
- Test number
- 875661075029
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail106,786 miles (+6,604)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,786 miles
- Test number
- 713430145233
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,182 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 100,182 miles
- Test number
- 660711904596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail100,178 miles (+4,750)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,178 miles
- Test number
- 967995696183
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass95,428 miles (+11,170)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 95,428 miles
- Test number
- 188641867902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,258 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 84,258 miles
- Test number
- 692919895668
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,256 miles (+7,730)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,256 miles
- Test number
- 491687474996
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,526 miles (+9,529)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,526 miles
- Test number
- 795754159538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,997 miles (+10,107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 66,997 miles
- Test number
- 299425298785
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,890 miles (+8,428)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 56,890 miles
- Test number
- 260246014050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,462 miles (+8,102)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 48,462 miles
- Test number
- 545750784476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 40,360 miles
- Test number
- 929397215225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,360 miles (+5,101)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,360 miles
- Test number
- 148350015263
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass35,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,259 miles
- Test number
- 138444755049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 SHV
- Does L31 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SHV is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 SHV?
- The MOT on L31 SHV is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 SHV done?
- L31 SHV was recorded at 123,565 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,925 miles a year.
- Has L31 SHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 SHV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 SHV 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 SHV find?
- L31 SHV passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; chip in windscreen.
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