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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

L62 DPMMOT history

L62 DPM is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 28 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
173,850 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L62 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L62 DPM was last recorded at 173,850 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 11,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,919 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
11,931 miles
Average per year
4,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,850 miles
  • 2023 – 161,919 miles
  • 2022 – 154,795 miles
  • 2021 – 147,238 miles
  • 2019 – 143,364 miles
  • 2018 – 135,912 miles
  • 2017 – 134,231 miles
  • 2016 – 134,118 miles
  • 2015 – 131,102 miles
  • 2012 – 125,684 miles
  • 2009 – 122,521 miles
  • 2008 – 114,074 miles
  • 2007 – 98,536 miles
  • 2006 – 87,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,850 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r+n/s/r (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,850 miles (+11,931)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,850 miles
    Test number
    713047983202
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r+n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass161,919 miles (+7,124)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,919 miles
    Test number
    307999950106
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass154,795 miles (+7,557)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,795 miles
    Test number
    931761407783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,238 miles
    Test number
    643040055074
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWE COLUMB RUBBER (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Fail147,238 miles (+3,874)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,238 miles
    Test number
    945760207374
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWE COLUMB RUBBER (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass143,364 miles (+7,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,364 miles
    Test number
    694273422098
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes to flexi hoses near side and off side corroded as well as front to rear pipe towards rear union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated flexi disc in column section near exhaust id getting weak but still functions as intended (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass135,912 miles (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,912 miles
    Test number
    397635685705
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe rusting (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass134,231 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,231 miles
    Test number
    780982736291
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass134,118 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,118 miles
    Test number
    852259172597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail134,108 miles (+3,006)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,108 miles
    Test number
    611772890131
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Fail131,102 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,102 miles
    Test number
    278105405147
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass131,102 miles (+5,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,102 miles
    Test number
    279375105498
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass125,684 miles (+9)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    125,684 miles
    Test number
    128796802218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteInterior mirror loose

  14. Fail125,675 miles (+3,154)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,675 miles
    Test number
    486223392195
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteInterior mirror loose
    • NoteNsr tyre in poor condition

  15. Pass122,521 miles (+8,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    122,521 miles
    Test number
    733898919340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  16. Pass114,074 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    430278208439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,071 miles (+15,535)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,071 miles
    Test number
    352936508355
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in osf steering rack drumstick

  18. Pass98,536 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    702257987179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    264037286103
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail87,451 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    994427586136
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L62 DPM

Does L62 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L62 DPM expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L62 DPM?
The MOT on L62 DPM expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L62 DPM done?
L62 DPM was recorded at 173,850 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 4,781 miles a year.
Has L62 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L62 DPM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L62 DPM 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 L62 DPM find?
L62 DPM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f; offside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded, and 1 more.

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