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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

L71 TVVMOT history

L71 TVV is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 7 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,989 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 TVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 TVV was last recorded at 93,989 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 4,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,677 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,312 miles
Average per year
2,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,989 miles
  • 2025 – 89,677 miles
  • 2024 – 84,997 miles
  • 2022 – 81,127 miles
  • 2021 – 78,035 miles
  • 2020 – 77,712 miles
  • 2019 – 77,426 miles
  • 2018 – 76,937 miles
  • 2017 – 75,855 miles
  • 2016 – 72,468 miles
  • 2015 – 66,326 miles
  • 2014 – 65,609 miles
  • 2013 – 64,315 miles
  • 2012 – 62,816 miles
  • 2011 – 61,235 miles
  • 2010 – 59,028 miles
  • 2009 – 50,645 miles
  • 2008 – 41,558 miles
  • 2007 – 40,198 miles
  • 2006 – 36,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    476360604240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,989 miles (+4,312)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    566116727687
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,677 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,677 miles
    Test number
    818304822479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,997 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,997 miles
    Test number
    695534433750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,127 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,127 miles
    Test number
    590840461917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,035 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,035 miles
    Test number
    622725134703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,027 miles (+315)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,027 miles
    Test number
    209027672225
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,712 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,712 miles
    Test number
    603606815014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,426 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,426 miles
    Test number
    739609150949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,937 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,937 miles
    Test number
    347544292972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,934 miles (+1,079)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,934 miles
    Test number
    905015533337
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass75,855 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    862743264152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,468 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,468 miles
    Test number
    384797405193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,326 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    919622870226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,325 miles (+716)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    325576825263
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass65,609 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,609 miles
    Test number
    606972974028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,315 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,315 miles
    Test number
    387449653014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,816 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    126392352094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,235 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    735859551020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,028 miles (+8,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,028 miles
    Test number
    891318650029
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass50,645 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    50,645 miles
    Test number
    120885859066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,558 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    123086548085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,198 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,198 miles
    Test number
    821083647085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    151431146417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L71 TVV

Does L71 TVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L71 TVV is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L71 TVV?
The MOT on L71 TVV is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L71 TVV done?
L71 TVV was recorded at 93,989 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,868 miles a year.
Has L71 TVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 TVV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L71 TVV 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 L71 TVV find?
L71 TVV passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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