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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

J9 LHEMOT history

J9 LHE is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 16 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
69,079 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LHE was last recorded at 69,079 miles on 28 Jul 2025, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,335 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
744 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,079 miles
  • 2024 – 68,335 miles
  • 2023 – 66,625 miles
  • 2022 – 64,326 miles
  • 2021 – 57,724 miles
  • 2020 – 57,599 miles
  • 2019 – 56,951 miles
  • 2018 – 53,699 miles
  • 2017 – 49,357 miles
  • 2016 – 43,317 miles
  • 2015 – 36,829 miles
  • 2014 – 29,616 miles
  • 2013 – 23,755 miles
  • 2012 – 19,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,079 miles (+744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,079 miles
    Test number
    156364401473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass68,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,335 miles
    Test number
    191317969589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,335 miles (+1,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,335 miles
    Test number
    300839154050
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass66,625 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    825863762913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,326 miles (+6,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,326 miles
    Test number
    912729930820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,724 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    482427106921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass57,599 miles (+648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,599 miles
    Test number
    470218610841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass56,951 miles (+3,252)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,951 miles
    Test number
    490117705770
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front deteriorating

  9. Pass53,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,699 miles
    Test number
    112280887713
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail53,699 miles (+4,342)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,699 miles
    Test number
    979507864175
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass49,357 miles (+6,040)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,357 miles
    Test number
    944954944619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,317 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,317 miles
    Test number
    814409621812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,829 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    587275595197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,815 miles (+7,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    605194195172
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass29,616 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,616 miles
    Test number
    785835674199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,755 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,755 miles
    Test number
    449835083161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass19,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,172 miles
    Test number
    828515692169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J9 LHE

Does J9 LHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 LHE expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 LHE?
The MOT on J9 LHE expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 LHE done?
J9 LHE was recorded at 69,079 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2025, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has J9 LHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LHE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 LHE 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 J9 LHE find?
J9 LHE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity; offside front position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity.

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