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White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,000 cc

L16 JALMOT history

L16 JAL is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L16 JAL white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,840 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JAL was last recorded at 54,840 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,698 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
1,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,840 miles
  • 2025 – 53,698 miles
  • 2024 – 53,477 miles
  • 2023 – 53,092 miles
  • 2022 – 52,735 miles
  • 2021 – 51,976 miles
  • 2020 – 51,587 miles
  • 2019 – 51,091 miles
  • 2018 – 50,439 miles
  • 2017 – 49,524 miles
  • 2016 – 48,441 miles
  • 2015 – 47,222 miles
  • 2014 – 46,425 miles
  • 2013 – 44,507 miles
  • 2012 – 43,171 miles
  • 2011 – 29,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,840 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,840 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,840 miles
    Test number
    639135433704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,698 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,698 miles
    Test number
    722590642436
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass53,477 miles (+385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,477 miles
    Test number
    646416792216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass53,092 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    568619630822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,735 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,735 miles
    Test number
    422218150706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass51,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,976 miles
    Test number
    891345403052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail51,976 miles (+389)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,976 miles
    Test number
    931868203200
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,587 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    905207768202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass51,091 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,091 miles
    Test number
    361290451698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,439 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    849767798106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,524 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,524 miles
    Test number
    513444949427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,441 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,441 miles
    Test number
    148463065391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,222 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    471337573974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,425 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    558663004322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    475814993262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,507 miles (+1,336)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    547924793271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Fail43,171 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    407486022438
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteMultiple chips in front screen.

  18. Pass43,171 miles (+520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    688346722343
    • NoteMultiple chips in front screen.

  19. Pass42,651 miles (+13,505)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,651 miles
    Test number
    258413272273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    235830961241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 JAL

Does L16 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JAL is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 JAL?
The MOT on L16 JAL is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 JAL done?
L16 JAL was recorded at 54,840 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 1,707 miles a year.
Has L16 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 JAL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 JAL 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 JAL find?
L16 JAL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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