BMW 316
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc
L40 MAYMOT history
L40 MAY is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 18 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 150,925 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 18 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MAY was last recorded at 150,925 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Apr 2015: 11,797 miles, lower than 115,251 miles on 25 Apr 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 150,907 miles · 17 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 3,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,925 miles
- 2024 – 148,142 miles
- 2023 – 145,376 miles
- 2022 – 141,930 miles
- 2021 – 138,754 miles
- 2020 – 136,209 miles
- 2019 – 131,390 miles
- 2018 – 126,629 miles
- 2017 – 123,884 miles
- 2016 – 121,269 miles
- 2015 – 11,797 miles
- 2014 – 115,251 miles
- 2013 – 108,326 miles
- 2012 – 100,321 miles
- 2011 – 91,859 miles
- 2010 – 81,578 miles
- 2008 – 81,543 miles
- 2006 – 80,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,925 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear number plate deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,925 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 150,925 miles
- Test number
- 638279706743
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake weak
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail150,907 miles (+2,765)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,907 miles
- Test number
- 795453583676
- MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake weak
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,142 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,142 miles
- Test number
- 422157745775
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass145,376 miles (+84)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 145,376 miles
- Test number
- 636453144372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,292 miles (+3,362)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,292 miles
- Test number
- 742315240701
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides of floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,930 miles (+3,176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 141,930 miles
- Test number
- 889065385970
- AdvisoryCorrosion of both under floor panels
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,754 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 138,754 miles
- Test number
- 499949097129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,695 miles (+2,486)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,695 miles
- Test number
- 922754480416
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass136,209 miles (+4,819)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 136,209 miles
- Test number
- 856198614633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,390 miles (+4,761)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,390 miles
- Test number
- 118984697232
- AdvisoryBoth front under floor panels corroding
- AdvisoryCorrosion of o/s/f inner wing panel
- AdvisoryCorrosion of o/s/f lower wing panel
Pass126,629 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 126,629 miles
- Test number
- 825905289996
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
Fail126,629 miles (+2,745)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,629 miles
- Test number
- 330712010072
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
Pass123,884 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 123,884 miles
- Test number
- 854604547177
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail123,842 miles (+2,573)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,842 miles
- Test number
- 680499499082
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass121,269 miles (+109,472)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 121,269 miles
- Test number
- 580778991918
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear suspension cross member end bushes deteriorating
Pass11,797 miles (-103,454)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 11,797 miles
- Test number
- 875114305109
- NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
- NoteCorrosion rear brake pipes
- NoteRear cross bar end bushes deteriorating
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
Pass115,251 miles (+6,925)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 115,251 miles
- Test number
- 345985114127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,326 miles (+8,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2014
- Odometer
- 108,326 miles
- Test number
- 267391923178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass100,321 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2013
- Odometer
- 100,321 miles
- Test number
- 245982622110
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail100,321 miles (+8,462)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,321 miles
- Test number
- 828842022118
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass91,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 91,859 miles
- Test number
- 809095521193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,859 miles (+10,281)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,859 miles
- Test number
- 769113521124
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,578 miles (+35)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 81,578 miles
- Test number
- 712196220114
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass81,543 miles (+1,520)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 81,543 miles
- Test number
- 361022258047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 80,023 miles
- Test number
- 180062666405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,023 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,023 miles
- Test number
- 854572566044
- FailureFront Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about L40 MAY
- Does L40 MAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MAY is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MAY?
- The MOT on L40 MAY is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 MAY done?
- L40 MAY was recorded at 150,925 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,593 miles a year.
- Has L40 MAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MAY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 MAY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 MAY find?
- L40 MAY passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear handbrake weak; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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