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BMW 120

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L16 EETMOT history

L16 EET is a grey petrol BMW 120 first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,043 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 EET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 EET was last recorded at 94,043 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,800 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,243 miles
Average per year
2,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,043 miles
  • 2025 – 87,800 miles
  • 2024 – 83,760 miles
  • 2023 – 82,032 miles
  • 2022 – 80,216 miles
  • 2021 – 77,573 miles
  • 2020 – 74,825 miles
  • 2019 – 73,908 miles
  • 2018 – 72,604 miles
  • 2017 – 72,238 miles
  • 2016 – 71,846 miles
  • 2015 – 71,028 miles
  • 2014 – 67,935 miles
  • 2013 – 65,506 miles
  • 2012 – 62,799 miles
  • 2011 – 58,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,043 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,043 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    408305783688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,800 miles (+4,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    186208420324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass83,760 miles (+1,728)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,760 miles
    Test number
    471938262778
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass82,032 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,032 miles
    Test number
    494269499406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,216 miles (+2,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,216 miles
    Test number
    694057785654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass77,573 miles (+2,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,573 miles
    Test number
    366294533548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass74,825 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    958909527411
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking between treads.
  8. Pass73,908 miles (+1,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,908 miles
    Test number
    329664261780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cracking between tread.
  9. Pass72,604 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    640211511063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,238 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,238 miles
    Test number
    281310506095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,846 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,846 miles
    Test number
    545367903037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    160588581695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,028 miles (+3,093)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    455728690321
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass67,935 miles (+2,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,935 miles
    Test number
    508493774283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail65,506 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,506 miles
    Test number
    435044673224
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked inbetween treads
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a couple of cuts on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords yet
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer edges also cracked inbetween treads
  16. Pass65,506 miles (+2,707)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,506 miles
    Test number
    979204273203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked inbetween treads
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a couple of cuts on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords yet
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer edges also cracked inbetween treads
  17. Pass62,799 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    528001272214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,705 miles
    Test number
    586707941188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail58,704 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    685627041180
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 EET

Does L16 EET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 EET is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 EET?
The MOT on L16 EET is valid until 5 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 EET done?
L16 EET was recorded at 94,043 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,314 miles a year.
Has L16 EET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 EET has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on L16 EET 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 EET find?
L16 EET passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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