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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L16 SLNMOT history

L16 SLN is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L16 SLN blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,181 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SLN was last recorded at 118,181 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 9,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,169 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,012 miles
Average per year
7,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,181 miles
  • 2025 – 109,169 miles
  • 2024 – 101,333 miles
  • 2023 – 92,834 miles
  • 2021 – 85,523 miles
  • 2020 – 78,724 miles
  • 2019 – 73,364 miles
  • 2018 – 67,545 miles
  • 2017 – 60,967 miles
  • 2016 – 45,982 miles
  • 2014 – 31,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,181 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit has internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust flexible joint severely deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak but not exceeding test limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,181 miles (+9,012)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    374113518465
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit has internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust flexible joint severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive significant oil leak but not exceeding test limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,169 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,169 miles
    Test number
    888544812279
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,169 miles (+7,836)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,169 miles
    Test number
    172646207160
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached central (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    836976428670
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail101,331 miles (+16)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,331 miles
    Test number
    239807122554
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail101,315 miles (+8,481)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,315 miles
    Test number
    542497344950
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down To Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter Spacing Is Incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working Wing Mirror Led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter Spacing Is Incorrect (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) /Play In Steering Rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass92,834 miles (+7,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    412154251249
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,523 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,523 miles
    Test number
    652664348891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,724 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,724 miles
    Test number
    878288636358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,601 miles (+5,237)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,601 miles
    Test number
    846600938987
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass73,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,364 miles
    Test number
    263059342480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail73,360 miles (+5,815)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    165652405323
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,545 miles (+6,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,545 miles
    Test number
    213690384280
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass60,967 miles (+14,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    733443354422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass45,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    429664072622
    • AdvisoryItems removed from view

  16. Fail45,982 miles (+14,415)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,982 miles
    Test number
    191419491050
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from view

  17. Pass31,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,567 miles
    Test number
    915081104337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SLN

Does L16 SLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SLN is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SLN?
The MOT on L16 SLN is valid until 15 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 SLN done?
L16 SLN was recorded at 118,181 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,629 miles a year.
Has L16 SLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SLN has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 SLN 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 SLN find?
L16 SLN passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit has internal condensation; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge, and 3 more.

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