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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,596 cc

L46 NBVMOT history

L46 NBV is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 177,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,503 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 NBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 NBV was last recorded at 177,503 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2017: 170,296 miles, lower than 176,556 miles on 19 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,843 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
660 miles
Average per year
3,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,503 miles
  • 2023 – 176,843 miles
  • 2017 – 170,296 miles
  • 2016 – 165,021 miles
  • 2014 – 163,061 miles
  • 2013 – 158,915 miles
  • 2012 – 148,930 miles
  • 2011 – 146,304 miles
  • 2010 – 138,319 miles
  • 2009 – 130,903 miles
  • 2008 – 121,909 miles
  • 2007 – 115,489 miles
  • 2006 – 108,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,503 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake flexy mount area (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,503 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,503 miles
    Test number
    789489266995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,843 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    176,843 miles
    Test number
    452012544636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,296 miles (-6,260)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,296 miles
    Test number
    246108914768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,556 miles (+11,535)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,556 miles
    Test number
    346433152751
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cil (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Pilar Under Bonnet (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under Bumper (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Boot Split (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cil (6.1.B.2)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass165,021 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,021 miles
    Test number
    393030952868
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake flexy mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  6. Fail165,020 miles (+1,959)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,020 miles
    Test number
    786599398550
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake flexy mount area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking

  7. Pass163,061 miles (+4,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    163,061 miles
    Test number
    235376414425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass158,915 miles (+42)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    158,915 miles
    Test number
    528815863123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear drive shaft cover deteriorated

  9. Fail158,873 miles (+9,943)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,873 miles
    Test number
    688328653151
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear drive shaft cover deteriorated

  10. Pass148,930 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    148,930 miles
    Test number
    977431772108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    245781281143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail146,304 miles (+7,985)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    268220081131
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass138,319 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    138,319 miles
    Test number
    674472560166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,298 miles (+7,395)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,298 miles
    Test number
    214599450458
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass130,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    981088449106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,903 miles (+8,994)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    950166149104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass121,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    121,909 miles
    Test number
    301354948186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,909 miles (+6,420)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,909 miles
    Test number
    923874748154
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass115,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    203589557154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,489 miles (+6,977)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    500459857186
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass108,512 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    108,512 miles
    Test number
    200913976100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,298 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,298 miles
    Test number
    291996166151
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L46 NBV

Does L46 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L46 NBV is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L46 NBV?
The MOT on L46 NBV is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L46 NBV done?
L46 NBV was recorded at 177,503 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,507 miles a year.
Has L46 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 NBV has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L46 NBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L46 NBV find?
L46 NBV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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