BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L16 DHPMOT history
L16 DHP is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 105,525 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,345 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 DHP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 DHP was last recorded at 105,525 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 5,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,962 miles · 16 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,563 miles
- Average per year
- 5,345 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,525 miles
- 2025 – 99,962 miles
- 2024 – 96,617 miles
- 2023 – 93,938 miles
- 2022 – 89,339 miles
- 2021 – 86,400 miles
- 2020 – 83,172 miles
- 2019 – 78,071 miles
- 2018 – 71,760 miles
- 2017 – 51,633 miles
- 2016 – 46,278 miles
- 2015 – 43,962 miles
- 2014 – 40,953 miles
- 2013 – 37,079 miles
- 2012 – 31,866 miles
- 2011 – 24,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,525 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible and manifold
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,525 miles (+5,563)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 105,525 miles
- Test number
- 867648641361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass99,962 miles (+3,345)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 99,962 miles
- Test number
- 219183322647
- AdvisoryEML Light On Dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,617 miles (+2,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 96,617 miles
- Test number
- 746065648718
- AdvisoryRear Both N/S and O/S parking brake just met requirements will require adjustment / repair
Pass93,938 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 93,938 miles
- Test number
- 337134819122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,937 miles (+4,598)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,937 miles
- Test number
- 430082857005
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,339 miles (+49)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,339 miles
- Test number
- 473680659985
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible and manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,290 miles (+2,890)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,290 miles
- Test number
- 548936594210
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible and manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,400 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,400 miles
- Test number
- 639851387286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,172 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 83,172 miles
- Test number
- 268864628888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,171 miles (+5,100)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,171 miles
- Test number
- 864485194298
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,071 miles (+6,311)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 78,071 miles
- Test number
- 827872205014
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip not affecting the drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass71,760 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 71,760 miles
- Test number
- 506290979711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail71,760 miles (+20,127)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,760 miles
- Test number
- 552863718171
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass51,633 miles (+5,355)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 51,633 miles
- Test number
- 503818300592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,278 miles (+2,316)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 46,278 miles
- Test number
- 779406262797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,962 miles (+3,009)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 43,962 miles
- Test number
- 228577975110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,953 miles (+3,874)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 40,953 miles
- Test number
- 779153864125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,079 miles (+5,213)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,079 miles
- Test number
- 507173563119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,866 miles (+7,599)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,866 miles
- Test number
- 175050362180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,267 miles
- Test number
- 529218971136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 DHP
- Does L16 DHP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DHP is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 DHP?
- The MOT on L16 DHP is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 DHP done?
- L16 DHP was recorded at 105,525 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,345 miles a year.
- Has L16 DHP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 DHP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L16 DHP 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 DHP find?
- L16 DHP passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.
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