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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,596 cc

L62 SBGMOT history

L62 SBG is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 9 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,769 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L62 SBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
9 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L62 SBG was last recorded at 90,769 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 4,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,996 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,773 miles
Average per year
2,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,769 miles
  • 2025 – 85,996 miles
  • 2024 – 76,584 miles
  • 2023 – 67,051 miles
  • 2021 – 66,645 miles
  • 2020 – 65,661 miles
  • 2018 – 65,504 miles
  • 2013 – 58,394 miles
  • 2012 – 48,131 miles
  • 2011 – 40,179 miles
  • 2009 – 40,133 miles
  • 2008 – 39,299 miles
  • 2007 – 38,523 miles
  • 2006 – 37,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,769 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded (not blowing yet)

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,769 miles
    Test number
    608791377330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded (not blowing yet)

  2. Fail90,769 miles (+4,773)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,769 miles
    Test number
    450493732636
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heavily corroded (not blowing yet)

  3. Pass85,996 miles (+9,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    574646081355
    • 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. Pass76,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,584 miles
    Test number
    136226271749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,584 miles (+9,533)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,584 miles
    Test number
    455267012666
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass67,051 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    300619978373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure

  7. Fail67,050 miles (+405)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    376692162673
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure

  8. Pass66,645 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    295131092417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet starting to corroded (yellow chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail66,597 miles (+936)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    261683182559
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower trailing arm nut missing from the bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet starting to corroded (yellow chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass65,661 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,661 miles
    Test number
    824553999455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,660 miles (+156)2 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,660 miles
    Test number
    290977060224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 rear short (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass65,504 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    334417767893
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail65,504 miles (+7,110)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    583304466171
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass58,394 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,394 miles
    Test number
    158117653382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    368700322296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,131 miles (+7,952)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    829870422282
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass40,179 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,179 miles
    Test number
    248019811093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,133 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,133 miles
    Test number
    263526609317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,299 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    39,299 miles
    Test number
    140564698294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,523 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,523 miles
    Test number
    374151397428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,578 miles
    Test number
    362401696267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L62 SBG

Does L62 SBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L62 SBG is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L62 SBG?
The MOT on L62 SBG is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L62 SBG done?
L62 SBG was recorded at 90,769 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,689 miles a year.
Has L62 SBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L62 SBG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L62 SBG 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 SBG find?
L62 SBG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin all; exhaust back box heavily corroded (not blowing yet).

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