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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L16 CEOMOT history

L16 CEO is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,129 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 CEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 CEO was last recorded at 112,129 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,253 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,876 miles
Average per year
5,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,129 miles
  • 2025 – 108,253 miles
  • 2024 – 101,919 miles
  • 2023 – 98,546 miles
  • 2022 – 96,653 miles
  • 2021 – 94,458 miles
  • 2019 – 91,395 miles
  • 2018 – 88,453 miles
  • 2017 – 85,333 miles
  • 2016 – 82,149 miles
  • 2015 – 78,594 miles
  • 2014 – 67,643 miles
  • 2013 – 54,972 miles
  • 2012 – 41,157 miles
  • 2011 – 34,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,129 miles
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,129 miles (+3,876)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,129 miles
    Test number
    863894150042
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass108,253 miles (+302)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,253 miles
    Test number
    927456084971
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail107,951 miles (+6,032)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,951 miles
    Test number
    719014921992
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,919 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    537068383119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,546 miles (+1,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    518074601901
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass96,653 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,653 miles
    Test number
    142072283601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,458 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,458 miles
    Test number
    199135020635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail94,457 miles (+3,062)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,457 miles
    Test number
    421443852746
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass91,395 miles (+2,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    218962836760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass88,453 miles (+3,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    900060941409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass85,333 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,333 miles
    Test number
    569044014575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,149 miles (+3,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,149 miles
    Test number
    947242808163
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass78,594 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    289204545214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,643 miles (+12,671)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,643 miles
    Test number
    356194184212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn very low
  15. Pass54,972 miles (+13,815)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    379602193222
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOff side front, near side front and the off side rear tyres are perished.
  16. Pass41,157 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,157 miles
    Test number
    548478992211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,004 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    125262412241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,164 miles
    Test number
    458466311286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 CEO

Does L16 CEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 CEO expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 CEO?
The MOT on L16 CEO expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 CEO done?
L16 CEO was recorded at 112,129 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,126 miles a year.
Has L16 CEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 CEO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 CEO 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 CEO find?
L16 CEO failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: oil leaking excessively from engine; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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