BMW 116
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L16 JLAMOT history
L16 JLA is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,897 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 121,897 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 JLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 JLA was last recorded at 121,897 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,905 miles · 28 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,992 miles
- Average per year
- 7,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,897 miles
- 2025 – 113,905 miles
- 2024 – 107,634 miles
- 2023 – 101,945 miles
- 2022 – 93,898 miles
- 2021 – 86,212 miles
- 2020 – 80,524 miles
- 2019 – 71,615 miles
- 2018 – 66,486 miles
- 2017 – 66,161 miles
- 2016 – 50,592 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,897 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear b/pipe oxidised under coating
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 17 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,897 miles (+7,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 121,897 miles
- Test number
- 268144723322
- AdvisoryOffside Rear b/pipe oxidised under coating
Pass113,905 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 113,905 miles
- Test number
- 207229139096
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad appears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald to the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose bubbling under the coating (1.1.11 (c))
Fail113,905 miles (+6,271)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,905 miles
- Test number
- 678683399441
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad appears very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald to the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose bubbling under the coating (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,634 miles (+5,689)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 107,634 miles
- Test number
- 803485582959
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Both front shock absorber boots shredded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever travel high
Pass101,945 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 101,945 miles
- Test number
- 291425928523
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front shocker boots
- AdvisoryParking brake travel
- AdvisoryT p m s light on
Fail101,945 miles (+8,047)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,945 miles
- Test number
- 912372994521
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front shocker boots
- AdvisoryParking brake travel
- AdvisoryT p m s light on
Pass93,898 miles (+7,686)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 93,898 miles
- Test number
- 530664191104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,212 miles (+5,688)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,212 miles
- Test number
- 832642136041
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,524 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 80,524 miles
- Test number
- 608968914375
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,524 miles (+8,909)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,524 miles
- Test number
- 184227627852
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,615 miles (+5,129)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 71,615 miles
- Test number
- 250563784912
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,486 miles (+325)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 66,486 miles
- Test number
- 157432140755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,161 miles (+15,569)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 66,161 miles
- Test number
- 895448617196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,592 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 50,592 miles
- Test number
- 496741030239
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L16 JLA
- Does L16 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 JLA is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 JLA?
- The MOT on L16 JLA is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 JLA done?
- L16 JLA was recorded at 121,897 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,549 miles a year.
- Has L16 JLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 JLA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 JLA 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 JLA find?
- L16 JLA passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear b/pipe oxidised under coating.
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