BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L16 SJAMOT history
L16 SJA is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 113,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 113,830 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 SJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 SJA was last recorded at 113,830 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,112 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,718 miles
- Average per year
- 8,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,830 miles
- 2024 – 108,109 miles
- 2023 – 90,017 miles
- 2022 – 83,989 miles
- 2021 – 76,473 miles
- 2020 – 71,555 miles
- 2019 – 62,888 miles
- 2018 – 50,992 miles
- 2017 – 40,584 miles
- 2016 – 32,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,830 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,830 miles (+5,718)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 113,830 miles
- Test number
- 482257747808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,112 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 108,112 miles
- Test number
- 208295395924
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels
Fail108,112 miles (+3)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,112 miles
- Test number
- 324755157511
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels
Fail108,109 miles (+12,014)4 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,109 miles
- Test number
- 201194173804
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Hitting on inner wheel arch on lock to lock check (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels
Pass96,095 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 96,095 miles
- Test number
- 396371185010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,017 miles (+6,028)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 90,017 miles
- Test number
- 449649068277
- 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))
Pass83,989 miles (+7,516)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 83,989 miles
- Test number
- 341847594724
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryWheel /tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
Pass76,473 miles (+4,918)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 76,473 miles
- Test number
- 181666162724
- 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))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels
Pass71,555 miles (+8,667)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 260485588819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All front and rear
Pass62,888 miles (+11,896)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 62,888 miles
- Test number
- 811568520022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Front and rear
Pass50,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 50,992 miles
- Test number
- 112813780713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,992 miles (+2,288)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,992 miles
- Test number
- 478799028466
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass48,704 miles (+8,120)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 48,704 miles
- Test number
- 753382638861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,584 miles (+8,204)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 40,584 miles
- Test number
- 318613604961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,380 miles
- Test number
- 361724689118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 SJA
- Does L16 SJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SJA is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 SJA?
- The MOT on L16 SJA is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 SJA done?
- L16 SJA was recorded at 113,830 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,287 miles a year.
- Has L16 SJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 SJA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 SJA 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 SJA find?
- L16 SJA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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