BMW 120
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L16 BLLMOT history
L16 BLL is a silver petrol BMW 120 first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,631 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 129,631 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,200 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 BLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 BLL was last recorded at 129,631 miles on 27 Apr 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,627 miles · 11 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,200 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 129,631 miles
- 2022 – 107,933 miles
- 2021 – 99,577 miles
- 2020 – 94,347 miles
- 2019 – 88,123 miles
- 2018 – 82,905 miles
- 2017 – 76,450 miles
- 2016 – 68,676 miles
- 2015 – 59,737 miles
- 2014 – 50,267 miles
- 2013 – 43,172 miles
- 2012 – 36,345 miles
- 2011 – 25,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,631 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 16 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,631 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 129,631 miles
- Test number
- 609838126968
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail129,627 miles (+21,694)12 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,627 miles
- Test number
- 615381844060
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bus has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on 1.6mm on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,933 miles (+8,356)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 107,933 miles
- Test number
- 343810702709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 99,577 miles
- Test number
- 545516014243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,577 miles (+5,230)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,577 miles
- Test number
- 494560292290
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Only inflated to 12psi (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront tyres underinflated -- 18psi
Pass94,347 miles (+6,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 94,347 miles
- Test number
- 628194265555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,123 miles (+5,218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 88,123 miles
- Test number
- 807334250453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,905 miles (+6,455)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 82,905 miles
- Test number
- 191617438459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,450 miles (+7,774)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 76,450 miles
- Test number
- 752339084146
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edges
Pass68,676 miles (+8,939)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 68,676 miles
- Test number
- 517677688731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,737 miles (+9,470)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,737 miles
- Test number
- 152721149387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,267 miles (+7,095)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 50,267 miles
- Test number
- 858030114235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,172 miles (+6,827)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 43,172 miles
- Test number
- 869710213209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,345 miles (+11,216)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 36,345 miles
- Test number
- 565233212281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,129 miles (+322)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,129 miles
- Test number
- 925836711260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 24,807 miles
- Test number
- 828797791136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 BLL
- Does L16 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 BLL expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 BLL?
- The MOT on L16 BLL expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 BLL done?
- L16 BLL was recorded at 129,631 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2024, an average of 8,200 miles a year.
- Has L16 BLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 BLL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 BLL 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 L16 BLL find?
- L16 BLL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and rear; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1.6mm both sides; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has movement, and 2 more.
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