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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L16 HWRMOT history

L16 HWR is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 186,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
186,038 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 HWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 HWR was last recorded at 186,038 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 8,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
177,165 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,873 miles
Average per year
11,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,038 miles
  • 2024 – 177,165 miles
  • 2023 – 167,903 miles
  • 2022 – 149,652 miles
  • 2021 – 129,830 miles
  • 2020 – 118,985 miles
  • 2019 – 105,929 miles
  • 2018 – 89,669 miles
  • 2017 – 80,700 miles
  • 2016 – 73,240 miles
  • 2015 – 63,547 miles
  • 2014 – 48,366 miles
  • 2013 – 42,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    186,038 miles
    Test number
    909325825335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,036 miles (+8,871)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,036 miles
    Test number
    942182724304
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass177,165 miles (+9,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    177,165 miles
    Test number
    841305608106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass167,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,903 miles
    Test number
    244505205016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,903 miles (+18,251)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,903 miles
    Test number
    109081192179
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass149,652 miles (+19,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,652 miles
    Test number
    603427725097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass129,830 miles (+10,845)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,830 miles
    Test number
    183144911545
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass118,985 miles (+13,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,985 miles
    Test number
    808474788691
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass105,929 miles (+16,260)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,929 miles
    Test number
    370242251680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,669 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    132263512861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,700 miles (+7,460)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,700 miles
    Test number
    919589165599
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass73,240 miles (+9,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    816101393626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass63,547 miles (+15,181)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    265859005206
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trims fitted preventihg full inspection of sills
  14. Pass48,366 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    458270914200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,094 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    255163413226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre punctured

Questions about L16 HWR

Does L16 HWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 HWR expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 HWR?
The MOT on L16 HWR expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 HWR done?
L16 HWR was recorded at 186,038 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 11,979 miles a year.
Has L16 HWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 HWR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 HWR 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 HWR find?
L16 HWR passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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