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BMW 316

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L4 EXBMOT history

L4 EXB is a white diesel BMW 316 first used on 3 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L4 EXB white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,287 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 EXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 EXB was last recorded at 135,287 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,280 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,287 miles
  • 2025 – 133,027 miles
  • 2024 – 130,462 miles
  • 2023 – 126,815 miles
  • 2022 – 118,076 miles
  • 2021 – 109,439 miles
  • 2020 – 101,216 miles
  • 2019 – 92,499 miles
  • 2018 – 86,221 miles
  • 2017 – 61,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,287 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,287 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,287 miles
    Test number
    322183375347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail135,280 miles (+2,253)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,280 miles
    Test number
    102822407510
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,027 miles (+2,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,027 miles
    Test number
    313443498780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front tyres have some sidewall damage
  4. Pass130,462 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,462 miles
    Test number
    924199816681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,815 miles (+8,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,815 miles
    Test number
    158511159266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass118,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,076 miles
    Test number
    304721241510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,076 miles (+8,637)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,076 miles
    Test number
    370137893021
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass109,439 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,439 miles
    Test number
    824714328496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail109,439 miles (+8,223)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,439 miles
    Test number
    106427035471
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under insulation (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass101,216 miles (+8,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    317042743692
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass92,499 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    92,499 miles
    Test number
    440416323292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,221 miles (+24,791)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    715559397335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    369451225661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 EXB

Does L4 EXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 EXB is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 EXB?
The MOT on L4 EXB is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 EXB done?
L4 EXB was recorded at 135,287 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 8,454 miles a year.
Has L4 EXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 EXB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 EXB 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 EXB find?
L4 EXB passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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