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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 2,979 cc

L16 BSSMOT history

L16 BSS is a grey petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 2 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 93,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L16 BSS grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,391 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BSS was last recorded at 93,391 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 8,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,917 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,474 miles
Average per year
8,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,391 miles
  • 2025 – 84,917 miles
  • 2024 – 78,078 miles
  • 2023 – 70,339 miles
  • 2022 – 65,761 miles
  • 2017 – 17,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,391 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,391 miles (+8,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,391 miles
    Test number
    761766254260
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass84,917 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,917 miles
    Test number
    756787176150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,078 miles (+7,739)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    500694768395
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass70,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    615193407912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
  5. Fail70,339 miles (+4,578)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,339 miles
    Test number
    288559858338
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass65,761 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,761 miles
    Test number
    216491673067
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  7. Fail65,737 miles (+48,733)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,737 miles
    Test number
    493079408095
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch trim missing
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  8. Pass17,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,004 miles
    Test number
    285017458147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 BSS

Does L16 BSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BSS is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BSS?
The MOT on L16 BSS is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BSS done?
L16 BSS was recorded at 93,391 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,491 miles a year.
Has L16 BSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BSS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 BSS 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 BSS find?
L16 BSS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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