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BMW 116

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L3 BRNMOT history

L3 BRN is a silver diesel BMW 116 first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

L3 BRN silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,334 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BRN was last recorded at 81,334 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 6,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,258 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,076 miles
Average per year
5,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,334 miles
  • 2024 – 75,258 miles
  • 2023 – 70,642 miles
  • 2022 – 66,237 miles
  • 2021 – 61,757 miles
  • 2020 – 58,468 miles
  • 2019 – 53,478 miles
  • 2018 – 45,203 miles
  • 2017 – 37,808 miles
  • 2016 – 33,011 miles
  • 2015 – 29,445 miles
  • 2014 – 25,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,334 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights have condensation on lens

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,334 miles (+6,076)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    388489081058
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights have condensation on lens
  2. Pass75,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,258 miles
    Test number
    893634749856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,258 miles (+4,616)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,258 miles
    Test number
    932817380355
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass70,642 miles (+4,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    422979827921
    • AdvisoryFront both headlights inside steam and water.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also very close to legal limit . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    349818740949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,237 miles (+4,480)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    252396040412
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass61,757 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,757 miles
    Test number
    612230046714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,468 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,468 miles
    Test number
    484369918390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,478 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,478 miles
    Test number
    431033269186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,203 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,203 miles
    Test number
    150908571101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,808 miles (+4,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    323815775485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
  12. Pass33,011 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,011 miles
    Test number
    582680660386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,445 miles (+4,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    29,445 miles
    Test number
    472052402073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass25,033 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,033 miles
    Test number
    818896044358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn bald at inner edge

Questions about L3 BRN

Does L3 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BRN is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 BRN?
The MOT on L3 BRN is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BRN done?
L3 BRN was recorded at 81,334 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,104 miles a year.
Has L3 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BRN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 BRN 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 L3 BRN find?
L3 BRN passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; both headlights have condensation on lens.

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