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BMW 116

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L1 HCSMOT history

L1 HCS is a red petrol BMW 116 first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 60,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L1 HCS red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,370 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 HCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 HCS was last recorded at 60,370 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 3,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2016: 23,360 miles, lower than 30,134 miles on 28 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,725 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,645 miles
Average per year
2,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,370 miles
  • 2025 – 56,725 miles
  • 2024 – 52,877 miles
  • 2023 – 49,825 miles
  • 2022 – 49,006 miles
  • 2021 – 48,081 miles
  • 2020 – 47,477 miles
  • 2019 – 43,192 miles
  • 2018 – 35,819 miles
  • 2017 – 30,071 miles
  • 2016 – 23,360 miles
  • 2015 – 30,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,370 miles (+3,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,370 miles
    Test number
    663329859896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  2. Pass56,725 miles (+3,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    56,725 miles
    Test number
    125597927191
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass52,877 miles (+3,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,877 miles
    Test number
    156704351060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass49,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    764468388714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail49,825 miles (+819)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,825 miles
    Test number
    651347993869
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass49,006 miles (+925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    434470627290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass48,081 miles (+604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,081 miles
    Test number
    130211476155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass47,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    356831484532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail47,477 miles (+4,285)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    113293483268
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass43,192 miles (+7,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,192 miles
    Test number
    883316606393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass35,819 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,819 miles
    Test number
    976120084636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    223942236906
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail30,071 miles (+6,711)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    379351906700
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass23,360 miles (-6,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,360 miles
    Test number
    661284852521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,134 miles
    Test number
    319449805207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 HCS

Does L1 HCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HCS is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 HCS?
The MOT on L1 HCS is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 HCS done?
L1 HCS was recorded at 60,370 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,749 miles a year.
Has L1 HCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 HCS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 HCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 HCS find?
L1 HCS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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