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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L3 EKRMOT history

L3 EKR is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 20 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2024
Mileage
135,595 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 EKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 EKR was last recorded at 135,595 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 9,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,469 miles · 29 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9,126 miles
Average per year
9,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,595 miles
  • 2022 – 126,469 miles
  • 2021 – 118,398 miles
  • 2020 – 105,081 miles
  • 2019 – 91,137 miles
  • 2018 – 81,970 miles
  • 2017 – 78,022 miles
  • 2016 – 65,968 miles
  • 2015 – 57,315 miles
  • 2014 – 45,263 miles
  • 2013 – 36,993 miles
  • 2012 – 24,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,595 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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.

  • Tpms lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,595 miles
    Test number
    986134283956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail135,595 miles (+9,126)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,595 miles
    Test number
    396168927489
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass126,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,469 miles
    Test number
    250947260696
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  4. Fail126,469 miles (+8,071)3 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,469 miles
    Test number
    595680415838
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  5. Pass118,398 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,398 miles
    Test number
    212703254189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,307 miles (+13,226)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    904226396056
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Where brake pipe goes into the flexi hose. (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass105,081 miles (+13,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,081 miles
    Test number
    295867653496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,137 miles (+9,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,137 miles
    Test number
    416153624668
    • AdvisorySome travel to handbrake/rear brake pads and discs worn/n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres worn

  9. Pass81,970 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,970 miles
    Test number
    422581036827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,957 miles (+3,935)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,957 miles
    Test number
    250838251925
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  11. Pass78,022 miles (+12,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    110443795862
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  12. Pass65,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,968 miles
    Test number
    989959047336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,968 miles (+8,653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,968 miles
    Test number
    795273161135
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass57,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    816628105049
    • AdvisoryNearside front sidelight dim
    • AdvisoryOffside front sidelight dim

  15. Fail57,315 miles (+12,052)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    574567516257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front sidelight dim
    • AdvisoryOffside front sidelight dim

  16. Pass45,263 miles (+8,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    167113974281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,993 miles (+4,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,993 miles
    Test number
    736983513254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,045 miles (+7,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,045 miles
    Test number
    765259443003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    196621542244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,338 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,338 miles
    Test number
    538301942218
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L3 EKR

Does L3 EKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 EKR expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 EKR?
The MOT on L3 EKR expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 EKR done?
L3 EKR was recorded at 135,595 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 9,975 miles a year.
Has L3 EKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 EKR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 EKR 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 EKR find?
L3 EKR passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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