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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

L15 KJAMOT history

L15 KJA is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 16 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 75,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,579 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 KJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 KJA was last recorded at 75,579 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 2,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,438 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,141 miles
Average per year
8,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,579 miles
  • 2025 – 73,438 miles
  • 2024 – 70,401 miles
  • 2023 – 66,511 miles
  • 2022 – 62,852 miles
  • 2021 – 52,001 miles
  • 2020 – 32,735 miles
  • 2019 – 14,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,579 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,579 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    877262235275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail75,579 miles (+2,141)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    289460207215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass73,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    583606421753
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail73,438 miles (+3,037)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    247476039819
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass70,401 miles (+3,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    564232359014
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass66,511 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    996001372908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass62,852 miles (+10,851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,852 miles
    Test number
    299172717469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,001 miles (+19,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    895913119754
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass32,735 miles (+9,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    32,735 miles
    Test number
    555457536423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  10. Fail23,316 miles (+8,821)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,316 miles
    Test number
    966496388403
    • 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))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  11. Pass14,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    14,495 miles
    Test number
    942110338012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 KJA

Does L15 KJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 KJA is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 KJA?
The MOT on L15 KJA is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 KJA done?
L15 KJA was recorded at 75,579 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 8,279 miles a year.
Has L15 KJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 KJA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 KJA 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 L15 KJA find?
L15 KJA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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