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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,596 cc

R69 WLBMOT history

R69 WLB is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

R69 WLB green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,811 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R69 WLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R69 WLB was last recorded at 120,811 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 5,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,411 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,400 miles
Average per year
4,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,811 miles
  • 2025 – 115,411 miles
  • 2024 – 112,558 miles
  • 2022 – 72,249 miles
  • 2021 – 68,532 miles
  • 2020 – 66,098 miles
  • 2019 – 63,261 miles
  • 2018 – 61,849 miles
  • 2016 – 61,408 miles
  • 2015 – 60,898 miles
  • 2014 – 59,026 miles
  • 2013 – 56,114 miles
  • 2012 – 50,378 miles
  • 2011 – 48,724 miles
  • 2010 – 40,517 miles
  • 2009 – 35,426 miles
  • 2008 – 33,134 miles
  • 2007 – 28,345 miles
  • 2006 – 24,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,811 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,811 miles (+5,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,811 miles
    Test number
    242323849766
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,411 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,411 miles
    Test number
    817874707719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    921697806620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail112,558 miles (+40,309)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    319013803206
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass72,249 miles (+3,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,249 miles
    Test number
    414555793508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    340083612548
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,532 miles (+2,434)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    792722788592
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,098 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    357011155286
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail66,064 miles (+2,803)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    938507119212
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass63,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,261 miles
    Test number
    438933578697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,261 miles (+1,412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,261 miles
    Test number
    374250315451
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass61,849 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,849 miles
    Test number
    847136045862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,842 miles (+434)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,842 miles
    Test number
    315211663790
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass61,408 miles (+510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,408 miles
    Test number
    400550376327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass60,898 miles (+1,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    868374685193
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass59,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    379107464199
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail59,026 miles (+2,912)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,026 miles
    Test number
    916067464175
    • FailureOffside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass56,114 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    958847673188
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail56,036 miles (+5,658)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    215545373407
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass50,378 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    139337342133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteeriorated

  21. Fail50,378 miles (+1,654)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    247427442446
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust system deteeriorated

  22. Pass48,724 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,724 miles
    Test number
    508605541134
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall slight damage
    • NoteOffside handbrake efficiency poor

  23. Fail48,704 miles (+8,187)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,704 miles
    Test number
    196573441165
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall slight damage
    • NoteOffside handbrake efficiency poor

  24. Pass40,517 miles (+5,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    592282150145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass35,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,426 miles
    Test number
    123209239137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,426 miles (+2,292)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,426 miles
    Test number
    404209639131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass33,134 miles (+4,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    561605168143
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding ot joint with hoses.

  28. Pass28,345 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,345 miles
    Test number
    963285067183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,997 miles
    Test number
    464464866178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R69 WLB

Does R69 WLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R69 WLB is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R69 WLB?
The MOT on R69 WLB is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R69 WLB done?
R69 WLB was recorded at 120,811 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,780 miles a year.
Has R69 WLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R69 WLB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on R69 WLB 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 R69 WLB find?
R69 WLB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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