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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

A7 LNGMOT history

A7 LNG is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 24 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 127,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,611 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A7 LNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A7 LNG was last recorded at 127,611 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 2,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,560 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,051 miles
Average per year
6,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,611 miles
  • 2025 – 125,560 miles
  • 2024 – 123,946 miles
  • 2023 – 121,453 miles
  • 2022 – 118,188 miles
  • 2021 – 113,827 miles
  • 2020 – 110,277 miles
  • 2019 – 107,128 miles
  • 2018 – 93,279 miles
  • 2017 – 65,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,611 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BUDGET RUN FLAT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,611 miles (+2,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,611 miles
    Test number
    836485134345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass125,560 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,560 miles
    Test number
    256841082376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Fail125,560 miles (+1,614)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,560 miles
    Test number
    449559154846
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BUDGET RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BUDGET RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass123,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,946 miles
    Test number
    498806902965
    • 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))
  5. Fail123,946 miles (+2,493)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,946 miles
    Test number
    892873308639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • 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))
  6. Pass121,453 miles (+3,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,453 miles
    Test number
    304532675773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BUDGET RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 BRIDGESTONE RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass118,188 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,188 miles
    Test number
    104478908980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,827 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,827 miles
    Test number
    134341902595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,277 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,277 miles
    Test number
    806250272073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,128 miles (+13,849)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    956024262251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,279 miles (+28,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,279 miles
    Test number
    433991358850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass65,153 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,153 miles
    Test number
    596973649840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A7 LNG

Does A7 LNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A7 LNG is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on A7 LNG?
The MOT on A7 LNG is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A7 LNG done?
A7 LNG was recorded at 127,611 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,998 miles a year.
Has A7 LNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A7 LNG has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on A7 LNG 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 A7 LNG find?
A7 LNG passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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