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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L16 SHVMOT history

L16 SHV is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,428 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SHV was last recorded at 133,428 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,884 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
544 miles
Average per year
9,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,428 miles
  • 2024 – 122,100 miles
  • 2023 – 110,389 miles
  • 2022 – 101,430 miles
  • 2021 – 90,973 miles
  • 2020 – 80,666 miles
  • 2019 – 80,658 miles
  • 2018 – 68,160 miles
  • 2017 – 53,911 miles
  • 2016 – 38,820 miles
  • 2015 – 37,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,428 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,428 miles (+544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,428 miles
    Test number
    727422538648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass132,884 miles (+10,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,884 miles
    Test number
    760659927045
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi outer casing fractured.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very close too limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    336462868084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front daytime running lamp.inop.

  4. Fail122,100 miles (+11,711)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    293320590609
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front daytime running lamp.inop.

  5. Pass110,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,389 miles
    Test number
    311936474314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFault on daytime running lamps.(non testable item on this vehicle)

  6. Fail110,389 miles (+8,959)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,389 miles
    Test number
    723171155846
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,430 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,430 miles
    Test number
    575208219210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,412 miles (+10,439)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    704118456693
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,973 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,973 miles
    Test number
    932144922578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail90,922 miles (+10,256)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    257906552629
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass80,666 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    239837222835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,658 miles (+4,407)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    993547722833
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass76,251 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    866038593653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,160 miles (+103)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,160 miles
    Test number
    599703752427
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside trays damaged

  15. Fail68,057 miles (+14,146)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    539067057606
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside trays damaged

  16. Pass53,911 miles (+15,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,911 miles
    Test number
    796621672754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,820 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,820 miles
    Test number
    909235125808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,252 miles (+8,065)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,252 miles
    Test number
    586850340838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,187 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,187 miles
    Test number
    198712905091
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L16 SHV

Does L16 SHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SHV expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SHV?
The MOT on L16 SHV expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SHV done?
L16 SHV was recorded at 133,428 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 9,723 miles a year.
Has L16 SHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SHV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 SHV 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 SHV find?
L16 SHV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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