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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L16 ECTMOT history

L16 ECT is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 74,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
74,866 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ECT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ECT was last recorded at 74,866 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,906 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,960 miles
Average per year
6,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,866 miles
  • 2025 – 72,906 miles
  • 2024 – 68,655 miles
  • 2023 – 63,213 miles
  • 2022 – 55,419 miles
  • 2021 – 49,230 miles
  • 2020 – 42,789 miles
  • 2019 – 33,365 miles
  • 2018 – 23,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,866 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Osf tyre has worn corners

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,866 miles (+1,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    527212610459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass72,906 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,906 miles
    Test number
    797300359799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,655 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,655 miles
    Test number
    943250569508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,213 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,213 miles
    Test number
    119319292504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,419 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    55,419 miles
    Test number
    336093701068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    839807213182
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre has worn corners
  7. Fail49,230 miles (+6,441)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    904998129069
    • DangerousTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre has worn corners
  8. Pass42,789 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,789 miles
    Test number
    386557520252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,365 miles (+10,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,365 miles
    Test number
    972534358688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,227 miles
    Test number
    366780934202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ECT

Does L16 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ECT is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ECT?
The MOT on L16 ECT is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ECT done?
L16 ECT was recorded at 74,866 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
Has L16 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ECT has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 ECT 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 ECT find?
L16 ECT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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