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L3 SPM

2026 BMW 316

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,555 mi
Last recorded63,555 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SPM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 63,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump to rack and return (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 59,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 59,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,193 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 56,268 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,974 miles

Exhaust mounting defective just after manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,949 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,949 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,137 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,230 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,610 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,610 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,806 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,807 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,788 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,149 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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L3 SPM is a 2026 BMW 316 in Black. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L3 SPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 0 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L3 SPM is a 2026 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2026.

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