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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L18 UURMOT history

L18 UUR is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 179,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
179,114 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 UUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 UUR was last recorded at 179,114 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
170,928 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,186 miles
Average per year
10,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,114 miles
  • 2024 – 170,928 miles
  • 2022 – 157,186 miles
  • 2021 – 149,459 miles
  • 2020 – 140,004 miles
  • 2019 – 135,147 miles
  • 2018 – 129,932 miles
  • 2017 – 113,624 miles
  • 2016 – 86,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,114 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    179,114 miles
    Test number
    497214219744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail179,113 miles (+8,185)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,113 miles
    Test number
    245788395698
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass170,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,928 miles
    Test number
    484023780882
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  4. Fail170,928 miles (+6,405)4 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,928 miles
    Test number
    435404802352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass164,523 miles (+7,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,523 miles
    Test number
    105536921569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass157,186 miles (+7,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,186 miles
    Test number
    157259630594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  7. Pass149,459 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,459 miles
    Test number
    973114839944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,004 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,004 miles
    Test number
    127817166661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,147 miles
    Test number
    362925640320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,147 miles (+5,215)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,147 miles
    Test number
    206809606502
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass129,932 miles (+16,308)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,932 miles
    Test number
    382034654461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  12. Pass113,624 miles (+27,059)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,624 miles
    Test number
    884211533061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    486551114984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail86,565 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    602325758824
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L18 UUR

Does L18 UUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 UUR is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 UUR?
The MOT on L18 UUR 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 L18 UUR done?
L18 UUR was recorded at 179,114 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 10,079 miles a year.
Has L18 UUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 UUR has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 UUR 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 L18 UUR find?
L18 UUR passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 1 more.

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