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BMW 216

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L6 GVBMOT history

L6 GVB is a white diesel BMW 216 first used on 2 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 164,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L6 GVB white BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,307 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 GVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
216
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 GVB was last recorded at 164,307 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,894 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
17,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,307 miles
  • 2025 – 146,508 miles
  • 2024 – 127,290 miles
  • 2023 – 107,707 miles
  • 2022 – 90,996 miles
  • 2021 – 71,474 miles
  • 2020 – 55,264 miles
  • 2019 – 37,650 miles
  • 2018 – 29,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,307 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has slight damage to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,307 miles (+413)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,307 miles
    Test number
    452041091204
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail163,894 miles (+17,386)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,894 miles
    Test number
    945559635630
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,508 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,508 miles
    Test number
    880417681339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail146,506 miles (+19,216)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,506 miles
    Test number
    307197765678
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,290 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,290 miles
    Test number
    715440258590
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,290 miles (+19,583)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,290 miles
    Test number
    232476356514
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,707 miles (+16,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,707 miles
    Test number
    179335827474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,996 miles (+19,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    720127087699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,474 miles (+16,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,474 miles
    Test number
    326306278528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass55,264 miles (+17,614)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,264 miles
    Test number
    566288132887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,650 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,650 miles
    Test number
    131537869571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,647 miles (+8,377)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,647 miles
    Test number
    285072749013
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  13. Pass29,270 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,270 miles
    Test number
    836722320892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L6 GVB

Does L6 GVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 GVB is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 GVB?
The MOT on L6 GVB is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 GVB done?
L6 GVB was recorded at 164,307 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 17,252 miles a year.
Has L6 GVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 GVB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 GVB 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 L6 GVB find?
L6 GVB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pad warning light illuminated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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