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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

916 LJMOT history

916 LJ is a black diesel BMW X1 first used on 14 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 79,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

916 LJ black BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,985 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
916 LJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

916 LJ was last recorded at 79,985 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 7,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,992 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,993 miles
Average per year
4,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,985 miles
  • 2025 – 71,992 miles
  • 2024 – 65,930 miles
  • 2023 – 60,360 miles
  • 2022 – 55,341 miles
  • 2021 – 51,818 miles
  • 2020 – 50,145 miles
  • 2019 – 48,722 miles
  • 2018 – 45,996 miles
  • 2017 – 41,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,985 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspectionRecorded at 4 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.

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,985 miles (+7,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    492742025377
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspection
  2. Pass71,992 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    895584334274
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspection
  3. Fail71,987 miles (+6,057)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,987 miles
    Test number
    761140894121
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing misshape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspection
  4. Pass65,930 miles (+5,570)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,930 miles
    Test number
    883431967537
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to misshape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to misshape slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspection
  5. Pass60,360 miles (+5,019)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    457039198305
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted preventing full inspection
  6. Pass55,341 miles (+3,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,341 miles
    Test number
    897788573198
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
  7. Pass51,818 miles (+1,673)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    199015155015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
  8. Pass50,145 miles (+1,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    483286929946
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers preventing full inspection
  9. Pass48,722 miles (+2,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    151915928102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass45,996 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    111960497435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,905 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    375792930315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    203024200416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 916 LJ

What vehicle is registration 916 LJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 916 LJ on a black diesel BMW X1 first used on 14 May 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 916 LJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 916 LJ is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 916 LJ?
The MOT on 916 LJ is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 916 LJ done?
916 LJ was recorded at 79,985 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
Has 916 LJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 916 LJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 916 LJ 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 916 LJ find?
916 LJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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