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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L16 MGXMOT history

L16 MGX is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 12 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,201 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MGX was last recorded at 72,201 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 5,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,380 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,821 miles
Average per year
5,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,201 miles
  • 2025 – 66,380 miles
  • 2024 – 60,162 miles
  • 2023 – 56,399 miles
  • 2022 – 52,042 miles
  • 2021 – 46,111 miles
  • 2020 – 41,185 miles
  • 2019 – 37,159 miles
  • 2018 – 30,987 miles
  • 2017 – 25,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,201 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,201 miles
    Test number
    426302216204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail72,201 miles (+5,821)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,201 miles
    Test number
    102796008582
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass66,380 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,380 miles
    Test number
    776093441674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,162 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,162 miles
    Test number
    755295385423
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail60,162 miles (+3,763)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,162 miles
    Test number
    842416926035
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass56,399 miles (+4,357)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    792684667821
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTpms system indicates a deflated tyre

  7. Pass52,042 miles (+5,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,042 miles
    Test number
    982456704348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass46,111 miles (+4,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,111 miles
    Test number
    469440768279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass41,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    727535788417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,185 miles (+4,026)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,185 miles
    Test number
    997808156854
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass37,159 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,159 miles
    Test number
    991014548748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,987 miles (+5,591)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    101004622459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,396 miles
    Test number
    984723010271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to bars

Questions about L16 MGX

Does L16 MGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MGX is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MGX?
The MOT on L16 MGX is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MGX done?
L16 MGX was recorded at 72,201 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,201 miles a year.
Has L16 MGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MGX has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 MGX 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 MGX find?
L16 MGX passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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