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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L3 VGWMOT history

L3 VGW is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 15 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 33,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

L3 VGW white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
33,096 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VGW was last recorded at 33,096 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,096 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,096 miles
  • 2024 – 30,866 miles
  • 2023 – 20,931 miles
  • 2022 – 13,618 miles
  • 2021 – 10,744 miles
  • 2020 – 8,476 miles
  • 2019 – 4,079 miles
  • 2018 – 3,494 miles
  • 2017 – 2,267 miles
  • 2016 – 1,857 miles
  • 2015 – 1,598 miles
  • 2014 – 1,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,096 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    33,096 miles
    Test number
    144411397321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail33,096 miles (+2,230)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,096 miles
    Test number
    144048575040
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass30,866 miles (+9,935)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    30,866 miles
    Test number
    271145671697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,931 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    20,931 miles
    Test number
    845121540354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass13,618 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    13,618 miles
    Test number
    897309024198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,609 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    12,609 miles
    Test number
    936771229549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,744 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    10,744 miles
    Test number
    167214420674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,476 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    8,476 miles
    Test number
    588682496709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    4,079 miles
    Test number
    181971394498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail4,079 miles (+585)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,079 miles
    Test number
    107590071727
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass3,494 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    3,494 miles
    Test number
    327354039080
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  12. Pass2,267 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    2,267 miles
    Test number
    710478506619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass1,857 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    1,857 miles
    Test number
    254705607440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass1,598 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    1,598 miles
    Test number
    606696155068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass1,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    1,142 miles
    Test number
    999532154014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VGW

Does L3 VGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VGW is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 VGW?
The MOT on L3 VGW is valid until 13 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 VGW done?
L3 VGW was recorded at 33,096 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 2,719 miles a year.
Has L3 VGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VGW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VGW 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 VGW find?
L3 VGW passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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