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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

J66 GLHMOT history

J66 GLH is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 10 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2025
Mileage
172,252 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 GLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 GLH was last recorded at 172,252 miles on 15 May 2024, 40,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,174 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
40,078 miles
Average per year
9,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,252 miles
  • 2022 – 132,174 miles
  • 2021 – 129,813 miles
  • 2020 – 129,786 miles
  • 2019 – 118,752 miles
  • 2018 – 110,411 miles
  • 2017 – 104,720 miles
  • 2016 – 97,687 miles
  • 2015 – 90,006 miles
  • 2014 – 82,015 miles
  • 2013 – 77,150 miles
  • 2012 – 68,370 miles
  • 2011 – 59,260 miles
  • 2010 – 49,526 miles
  • 2009 – 38,698 miles
  • 2008 – 25,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,252 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,252 miles
    Test number
    963195765148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    460371309977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,174 miles (+2,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,174 miles
    Test number
    783761917357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass129,813 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,813 miles
    Test number
    591786272346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,786 miles (+11,034)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    163732133661
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,752 miles (+8,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,752 miles
    Test number
    819021991709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,411 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,411 miles
    Test number
    968757377223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,720 miles (+7,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,720 miles
    Test number
    435242291530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass97,687 miles (+7,681)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,687 miles
    Test number
    270833557208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight damage to outer sidewall.valve stem badly deteriated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valve stems deteriated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriated

  10. Pass90,006 miles (+7,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,006 miles
    Test number
    696168758949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass82,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    327063124222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,015 miles (+4,865)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    659223824270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,150 miles (+8,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,150 miles
    Test number
    398900403424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,370 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    289462222298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,260 miles (+9,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    426552721286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,526 miles (+10,828)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    363613920407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,698 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    453832029260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,698 miles (+13,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    824072729223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,109 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,109 miles
    Test number
    704301028245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,051 miles2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,051 miles
    Test number
    922099118212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about J66 GLH

Does J66 GLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 GLH expired on 14 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 GLH?
The MOT on J66 GLH expired on 14 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 GLH done?
J66 GLH was recorded at 172,252 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 9,333 miles a year.
Has J66 GLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 GLH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on J66 GLH 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 J66 GLH find?
J66 GLH passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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