BMW 116
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L31 SMYMOT history
L31 SMY is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 158,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 158,021 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,531 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 SMY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 30 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 SMY was last recorded at 158,021 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 7,770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,251 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,770 miles
- Average per year
- 13,531 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,021 miles
- 2025 – 150,251 miles
- 2024 – 127,506 miles
- 2022 – 109,946 miles
- 2021 – 90,397 miles
- 2019 – 56,829 miles
- 2018 – 46,403 miles
- 2017 – 36,588 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
O/s/f driving lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 4 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,021 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 158,021 miles
- Test number
- 203498027609
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,021 miles (+7,770)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,021 miles
- Test number
- 622348019706
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,251 miles (+5)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 150,251 miles
- Test number
- 584621794640
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Fail150,246 miles (+22,740)4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,246 miles
- Test number
- 473746835825
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine def covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Pass127,506 miles (+17,560)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,506 miles
- Test number
- 954532272520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,946 miles (+19,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 109,946 miles
- Test number
- 838523499788
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,397 miles (+275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 90,397 miles
- Test number
- 124457784846
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/f driving lamp not working
Fail90,122 miles (+33,293)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,122 miles
- Test number
- 542053441390
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/f driving lamp not working
Pass56,829 miles (+10,426)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 56,829 miles
- Test number
- 557749102835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,403 miles (+9,815)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 46,403 miles
- Test number
- 353384268251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,588 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 36,588 miles
- Test number
- 680837278186
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L31 SMY
- Does L31 SMY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SMY is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 SMY?
- The MOT on L31 SMY is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 SMY done?
- L31 SMY was recorded at 158,021 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 13,531 miles a year.
- Has L31 SMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 SMY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 SMY 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 SMY find?
- L31 SMY passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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