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BMW 218

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

L16 MSRMOT history

L16 MSR is a grey petrol BMW 218 first used on 27 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 56,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,676 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MSR was last recorded at 56,676 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 6,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,904 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,772 miles
Average per year
4,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,676 miles
  • 2025 – 49,904 miles
  • 2024 – 47,630 miles
  • 2023 – 41,050 miles
  • 2022 – 38,076 miles
  • 2021 – 33,323 miles
  • 2020 – 26,919 miles
  • 2019 – 23,202 miles
  • 2018 – 20,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,676 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on about 3mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just under 3mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,676 miles (+6,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    460164957130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass49,904 miles (+2,274)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    881070151834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

  3. Pass47,630 miles (+6,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,630 miles
    Test number
    200098097683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake slight travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass41,050 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    892633688764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,049 miles (+2,973)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,049 miles
    Test number
    452859315286
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass38,076 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    262994525642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on about 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail38,074 miles (+4,751)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    518447972773
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on about 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just under 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    33,323 miles
    Test number
    704609536723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail33,319 miles (+6,400)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,319 miles
    Test number
    962348170048
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass26,919 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,919 miles
    Test number
    805159146577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,202 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    23,202 miles
    Test number
    194284717074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,889 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,889 miles
    Test number
    983805843226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L16 MSR

Does L16 MSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MSR is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MSR?
The MOT on L16 MSR is valid until 24 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 MSR done?
L16 MSR was recorded at 56,676 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,322 miles a year.
Has L16 MSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MSR has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 MSR 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 MSR find?
L16 MSR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit.

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