2016 Renault Captur 1.5L Diesel · BW16 WLJ
2016 Renault Captur (1.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 55,378 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CAPTUR
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW16 WLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 55,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW16 WLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Renault Captur (BW16 WLJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BW16 WLJ Mileage History
- 19/01/202338,919 mi
- 05/02/202444,853 mi+5,934 mi
- 04/02/202550,270 mi+5,417 mi
- 19/01/202655,288 mi+5,018 mi
- 26/01/202655,378 mi+90 mi
Average of roughly 5,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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