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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,596 cc

L93 SEUMOT history

L93 SEU is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2023
Mileage
105,758 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L93 SEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L93 SEU was last recorded at 105,758 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 2,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,214 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,544 miles
Average per year
2,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,758 miles
  • 2022 – 103,214 miles
  • 2021 – 100,895 miles
  • 2019 – 98,428 miles
  • 2018 – 86,944 miles
  • 2017 – 83,478 miles
  • 2016 – 80,627 miles
  • 2015 – 78,665 miles
  • 2014 – 76,189 miles
  • 2013 – 73,320 miles
  • 2012 – 70,312 miles
  • 2011 – 68,325 miles
  • 2010 – 66,701 miles
  • 2009 – 64,962 miles
  • 2008 – 63,386 miles
  • 2007 – 61,957 miles
  • 2006 – 59,943 miles
  • 2005 – 57,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,758 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing not tested, brake binding
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,758 miles (+2,544)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,758 miles
    Test number
    627558454046
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing not tested, brake binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass103,214 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,214 miles
    Test number
    980869277873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail103,211 miles (+2,316)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,211 miles
    Test number
    344520773555
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass100,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,895 miles
    Test number
    739605949264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,895 miles (+2,467)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,895 miles
    Test number
    982855533297
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass98,428 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,428 miles
    Test number
    889911107790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,944 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,944 miles
    Test number
    702032643456
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail86,919 miles (+3,441)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    538283841446
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass83,478 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,478 miles
    Test number
    604665130153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,627 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    907599809084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split but not smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail80,627 miles (+1,962)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    362307377426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split but not smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass78,665 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    986277515202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteThe shaft of the osr and nsr shockbsorbers are rusted at the top.

  13. Fail78,665 miles (+2,476)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    367953515291
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteThe shaft of the osr and nsr shockbsorbers are rusted at the top.

  14. Pass76,189 miles (+2,869)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    515036104274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside washer jet valve leaks

  15. Pass73,320 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    309211513245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,312 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    308368002260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,325 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    346357201418
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass68,325 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    376387601427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,701 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    921164190171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,962 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    751198609260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,386 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    261741908213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in osf track control arm

  22. Fail63,386 miles (+1,429)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    292049498104
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight play in osf track control arm

  23. Pass61,957 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,957 miles
    Test number
    561604007298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,943 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    813640806273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    57,112 miles
    Test number
    381966305423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L93 SEU

Does L93 SEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L93 SEU expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L93 SEU?
The MOT on L93 SEU expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L93 SEU done?
L93 SEU was recorded at 105,758 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 2,768 miles a year.
Has L93 SEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L93 SEU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L93 SEU 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 L93 SEU find?
L93 SEU failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 6 more.

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