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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

L40 MMBMOT history

L40 MMB is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 29 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
68,960 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MMB was last recorded at 68,960 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,914 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
1,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,960 miles
  • 2023 – 68,914 miles
  • 2022 – 68,866 miles
  • 2021 – 68,800 miles
  • 2020 – 68,735 miles
  • 2019 – 67,731 miles
  • 2018 – 66,692 miles
  • 2017 – 65,458 miles
  • 2016 – 64,564 miles
  • 2015 – 63,572 miles
  • 2014 – 62,540 miles
  • 2013 – 61,533 miles
  • 2012 – 60,416 miles
  • 2011 – 58,820 miles
  • 2010 – 57,118 miles
  • 2009 – 55,493 miles
  • 2008 – 53,572 miles
  • 2007 – 51,338 miles
  • 2006 – 48,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,960 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,960 miles
    Test number
    587885162772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,914 miles (+48)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    169514514154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass68,866 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,866 miles
    Test number
    886654928260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,800 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,800 miles
    Test number
    667328963013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,735 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    928088269910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,731 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,731 miles
    Test number
    291758013910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,692 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,692 miles
    Test number
    679828903015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,458 miles (+894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,458 miles
    Test number
    332191223211
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
  9. Pass64,564 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,564 miles
    Test number
    869339748076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,572 miles (+1,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,572 miles
    Test number
    935589875049
    • NoteN/s rear tyre starting to perish.
  11. Pass62,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    855030684063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  12. Fail62,527 miles (+994)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,527 miles
    Test number
    135810884486
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  13. Pass61,533 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,533 miles
    Test number
    126383873492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,416 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,416 miles
    Test number
    729872682056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass58,820 miles (+1,702)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,820 miles
    Test number
    428966471067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges
  16. Pass57,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    183744680487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,188 miles (+1,695)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,188 miles
    Test number
    112304780453
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass55,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,493 miles
    Test number
    651679989093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,492 miles (+1,920)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,492 miles
    Test number
    100109389036
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  20. Pass53,572 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    821560188063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,338 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    540043187055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    311927486096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,886 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,886 miles
    Test number
    124557486400
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about L40 MMB

Does L40 MMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 MMB expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 MMB?
The MOT on L40 MMB expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 MMB done?
L40 MMB was recorded at 68,960 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 1,112 miles a year.
Has L40 MMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MMB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on L40 MMB 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 L40 MMB find?
L40 MMB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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