BMW X1
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L16 GRYMOT history
L16 GRY is a white diesel BMW X1 first used on 20 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 118,279 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,575 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 GRY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X1
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 20 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 GRY was last recorded at 118,279 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 10,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,420 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,859 miles
- Average per year
- 7,575 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,279 miles
- 2024 – 107,420 miles
- 2023 – 95,056 miles
- 2022 – 86,315 miles
- 2021 – 80,131 miles
- 2020 – 74,132 miles
- 2019 – 67,936 miles
- 2018 – 61,155 miles
- 2017 – 54,774 miles
- 2016 – 49,933 miles
- 2015 – 43,292 miles
- 2014 – 36,552 miles
- 2013 – 25,190 miles
- 2012 – 19,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,279 miles
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,279 miles (+10,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 118,279 miles
- Test number
- 521824553416
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,420 miles (+2,492)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 107,420 miles
- Test number
- 673937817254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,928 miles (+9,872)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 104,928 miles
- Test number
- 935680585810
- AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorbers casings corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass95,056 miles (+8,741)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 95,056 miles
- Test number
- 208782924428
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,315 miles (+6,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 86,315 miles
- Test number
- 880036151497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,131 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 80,131 miles
- Test number
- 759323527429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,117 miles (+5,985)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,117 miles
- Test number
- 976910472195
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass74,132 miles (+6,196)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 74,132 miles
- Test number
- 842935830763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,936 miles (+6,781)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,936 miles
- Test number
- 795342016614
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,155 miles (+6,381)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 61,155 miles
- Test number
- 171767017379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 54,774 miles
- Test number
- 312432010594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,774 miles (+4,841)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,774 miles
- Test number
- 135513037248
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass49,933 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 49,933 miles
- Test number
- 325217564081
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWipers smearing on windscreen
Fail49,933 miles (+6,641)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,933 miles
- Test number
- 320587761584
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass43,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,292 miles
- Test number
- 706594327410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,292 miles (+6,740)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,292 miles
- Test number
- 465127395480
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass36,552 miles (+11,362)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 36,552 miles
- Test number
- 145191624331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,190 miles (+5,193)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 25,190 miles
- Test number
- 377569903337
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,997 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 19,997 miles
- Test number
- 107497812337
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L16 GRY
- Does L16 GRY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GRY is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L16 GRY?
- The MOT on L16 GRY is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 GRY done?
- L16 GRY was recorded at 118,279 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 7,575 miles a year.
- Has L16 GRY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 GRY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on L16 GRY 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 GRY find?
- L16 GRY passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal.
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