
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass186,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 186,038 miles
- Test number
- 909325825335
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass167,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 167,903 miles
- Test number
- 244505205016
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass118,985 miles (+13,056)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 118,985 miles
- Test number
- 808474788691
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass105,929 miles (+16,260)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 105,929 miles
- Test number
- 370242251680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,669 miles (+8,969)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 89,669 miles
- Test number
- 132263512861
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
Pass48,366 miles (+6,272)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 48,366 miles
- Test number
- 458270914200
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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