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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L4 UGBMOT history

L4 UGB is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 20 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 68,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

L4 UGB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,319 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 UGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 UGB was last recorded at 68,319 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,318 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,319 miles
  • 2022 – 59,576 miles
  • 2021 – 51,224 miles
  • 2020 – 48,942 miles
  • 2018 – 45,413 miles
  • 2017 – 41,417 miles
  • 2016 – 25,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,319 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,319 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,319 miles
    Test number
    856985760220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail68,318 miles (+11)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    272418678836
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    68,307 miles
    Test number
    392003509195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail68,307 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,307 miles
    Test number
    542328729798
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail68,305 miles (+8,729)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,305 miles
    Test number
    228595004786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass59,576 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    975805112064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,224 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,224 miles
    Test number
    944767021305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,133 miles (+2,191)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,133 miles
    Test number
    484073817945
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,942 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,942 miles
    Test number
    666982882072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,413 miles (+3,996)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    898175702601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,417 miles (+15,480)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,417 miles
    Test number
    166494197403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,937 miles
    Test number
    649911087762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 UGB

Does L4 UGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 UGB is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 UGB?
The MOT on L4 UGB is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 UGB done?
L4 UGB was recorded at 68,319 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has L4 UGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 UGB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 UGB 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 UGB find?
L4 UGB passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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