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BMW 316

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L4 BYFMOT history

L4 BYF is a black diesel BMW 316 first used on 6 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,745 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BYF was last recorded at 82,745 miles on 27 May 2026, 7,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,885 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,860 miles
Average per year
8,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,745 miles
  • 2025 – 74,885 miles
  • 2024 – 67,427 miles
  • 2023 – 60,776 miles
  • 2022 – 52,946 miles
  • 2021 – 44,490 miles
  • 2020 – 37,623 miles
  • 2019 – 26,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 22 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    294428809132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,745 miles (+7,860)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    151133808259
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass74,885 miles (+7,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    798113751394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,427 miles (+6,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,427 miles
    Test number
    400066237213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass60,776 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,776 miles
    Test number
    368521845514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,724 miles (+7,778)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    615773928664
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,946 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    912079622455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,490 miles (+6,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,490 miles
    Test number
    671547750271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass37,623 miles (+11,028)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    37,623 miles
    Test number
    813647298763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,595 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,595 miles
    Test number
    872376396694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L4 BYF

Does L4 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 BYF is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 BYF?
The MOT on L4 BYF is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 BYF done?
L4 BYF was recorded at 82,745 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,005 miles a year.
Has L4 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BYF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 BYF 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 L4 BYF find?
L4 BYF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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