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BMW 316

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

L7 ELMMOT history

L7 ELM is a white petrol BMW 316 first used on 4 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
124,953 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
4 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ELM was last recorded at 124,953 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,953 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,953 miles
  • 2021 – 122,693 miles
  • 2020 – 121,190 miles
  • 2019 – 120,144 miles
  • 2018 – 119,032 miles
  • 2017 – 118,009 miles
  • 2016 – 116,193 miles
  • 2015 – 113,536 miles
  • 2014 – 110,783 miles
  • 2013 – 107,929 miles
  • 2012 – 105,457 miles
  • 2011 – 102,515 miles
  • 2010 – 97,532 miles
  • 2009 – 91,069 miles
  • 2008 – 86,974 miles
  • 2007 – 81,789 miles
  • 2006 – 76,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,953 miles
    Test number
    182996631733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail124,953 miles (+2,260)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,953 miles
    Test number
    822554161008
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,693 miles
    Test number
    449223319067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,693 miles (+1,503)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,693 miles
    Test number
    801772426346
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,190 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    632052576556
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryEarly signs of corrosion appearing under the car
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail121,190 miles (+1,046)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,190 miles
    Test number
    362491601839
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryEarly signs of corrosion appearing under the car
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,144 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    875760306437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOutter sills rusty

  8. Pass119,032 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    824737375659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    559665211019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,009 miles (+1,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    448934369695
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass116,193 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,193 miles
    Test number
    558124595417
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail116,142 miles (+2,606)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,142 miles
    Test number
    148327705216
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass113,536 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,536 miles
    Test number
    628023005233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,515 miles (+2,732)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,515 miles
    Test number
    437351905290
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass110,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    949074404234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail110,783 miles (+2,854)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,783 miles
    Test number
    666964804276
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass107,929 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    756093603225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,457 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,457 miles
    Test number
    437948292181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,515 miles
    Test number
    108393491167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,515 miles (+4,983)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,515 miles
    Test number
    147553891171
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass97,532 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    253074690161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,069 miles
    Test number
    102134259418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,069 miles (+4,095)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,069 miles
    Test number
    322184259060
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass86,974 miles (+5,185)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    86,974 miles
    Test number
    802982528006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFan cowling insercure
    • NoteO/s/f lower rear lower suspenion bush slightly worn
    • NoteOver heating

  25. Pass81,789 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    81,789 miles
    Test number
    954595127038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,676 miles (+5,639)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    414189917011
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass76,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    182725626476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 ELM

Does L7 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 ELM expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 ELM?
The MOT on L7 ELM expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 ELM done?
L7 ELM was recorded at 124,953 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
Has L7 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ELM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 ELM 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 L7 ELM find?
L7 ELM passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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