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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L3 RBUMOT history

L3 RBU is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2027
Mileage
119,654 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 RBU
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
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 RBU was last recorded at 119,654 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 9,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,348 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,306 miles
Average per year
9,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,654 miles
  • 2025 – 110,348 miles
  • 2024 – 99,167 miles
  • 2023 – 87,952 miles
  • 2022 – 78,074 miles
  • 2021 – 70,490 miles
  • 2020 – 67,616 miles
  • 2019 – 58,082 miles
  • 2018 – 48,111 miles
  • 2017 – 37,652 miles
  • 2016 – 26,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,654 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,654 miles (+9,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    119,654 miles
    Test number
    781394845333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,348 miles (+11,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,348 miles
    Test number
    622621045725
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass99,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,167 miles
    Test number
    658734068421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail99,167 miles (+11,215)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,167 miles
    Test number
    537116871436
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass87,952 miles (+9,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,952 miles
    Test number
    299502807295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,074 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,074 miles
    Test number
    620363609021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,811 miles (+7,321)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    902094926953
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass70,490 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,490 miles
    Test number
    554582314832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,616 miles (+9,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    318069884492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,082 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    935202287837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,111 miles (+10,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,111 miles
    Test number
    202646207726
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass37,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    268158473682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,652 miles (+11,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    663967501344
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass26,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,087 miles
    Test number
    708682355945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,087 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,087 miles
    Test number
    688736580221
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L3 RBU

Does L3 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RBU is valid until 23 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 RBU?
The MOT on L3 RBU is valid until 23 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 RBU done?
L3 RBU was recorded at 119,654 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 9,297 miles a year.
Has L3 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 RBU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 RBU 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 RBU find?
L3 RBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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