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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

L15 ROFMOT history

L15 ROF is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,799 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 ROF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 ROF was last recorded at 129,799 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,786 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
6,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,799 miles
  • 2025 – 129,786 miles
  • 2023 – 129,759 miles
  • 2021 – 119,472 miles
  • 2020 – 111,842 miles
  • 2019 – 104,190 miles
  • 2018 – 97,611 miles
  • 2017 – 93,758 miles
  • 2016 – 83,762 miles
  • 2015 – 70,325 miles
  • 2014 – 58,254 miles
  • 2013 – 47,630 miles
  • 2012 – 43,560 miles
  • 2011 – 33,013 miles
  • 2010 – 27,820 miles
  • 2009 – 22,905 miles
  • 2008 – 17,804 miles
  • 2007 – 12,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,799 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,799 miles (+13)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,799 miles
    Test number
    678022620661
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  2. Pass129,786 miles (+27)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    229623808121
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b less then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side front and near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension areas and components corroded

  3. Fail129,759 miles (+10,287)13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,759 miles
    Test number
    271699989130
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arms on the rear of the car have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,472 miles
    Test number
    728233122930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,472 miles (+7,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,472 miles
    Test number
    120341885310
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    803525144895
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,842 miles (+773)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    797841218056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,069 miles (+6,879)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,069 miles
    Test number
    394949421704
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported held with cable tie (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable sticking, had to help cable to release to close bonnet

  9. Pass104,190 miles (+6,579)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,190 miles
    Test number
    974143017680
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass97,611 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,611 miles
    Test number
    433485294077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,758 miles (+9,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,758 miles
    Test number
    933259555882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,762 miles (+13,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,762 miles
    Test number
    350142889440
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass70,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    899013965156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,325 miles (+12,071)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    608553665176
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsf brake pad senser not conected

  15. Pass58,254 miles (+10,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,254 miles
    Test number
    947041574128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass47,630 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    189069673168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,560 miles (+10,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    577094782203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,013 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,013 miles
    Test number
    197849491224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,581 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,581 miles
    Test number
    618024291018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,820 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,820 miles
    Test number
    703420340371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,905 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,905 miles
    Test number
    231447539334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,804 miles (+4,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,804 miles
    Test number
    670595528313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass12,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,978 miles
    Test number
    441617017469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 ROF

Does L15 ROF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 ROF is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 ROF?
The MOT on L15 ROF is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 ROF done?
L15 ROF was recorded at 129,799 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 6,216 miles a year.
Has L15 ROF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 ROF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 ROF 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 ROF find?
L15 ROF passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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