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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

K21 OWWMOT history

K21 OWW is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 18 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 204,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
204,781 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 OWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 OWW was last recorded at 204,781 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,781 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
15,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,781 miles
  • 2025 – 189,062 miles
  • 2024 – 179,091 miles
  • 2023 – 169,721 miles
  • 2022 – 159,809 miles
  • 2021 – 145,488 miles
  • 2020 – 122,340 miles
  • 2019 – 90,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,781 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    204,781 miles
    Test number
    859989286871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail204,781 miles (+15,719)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,781 miles
    Test number
    792566570379
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass189,062 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    189,062 miles
    Test number
    119148069227
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail189,017 miles (+9,926)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,017 miles
    Test number
    667008948578
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass179,091 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,091 miles
    Test number
    962559469784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail179,007 miles (+9,286)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,007 miles
    Test number
    686695649061
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass169,721 miles (+9,912)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,721 miles
    Test number
    759788427436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,809 miles (+14,321)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,809 miles
    Test number
    125953137103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,488 miles (+23,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,488 miles
    Test number
    108142948715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,340 miles
    Test number
    379923120576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,340 miles (+31,377)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,340 miles
    Test number
    236259294190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
  12. Pass90,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,963 miles
    Test number
    637330485135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 OWW

Does K21 OWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 OWW is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 OWW?
The MOT on K21 OWW is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 OWW done?
K21 OWW was recorded at 204,781 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 15,150 miles a year.
Has K21 OWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 OWW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 OWW 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 K21 OWW find?
K21 OWW passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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