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BMW 435

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

L1 TBUMOT history

L1 TBU is a black diesel BMW 435 first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 120,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,378 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TBU was last recorded at 120,378 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,071 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,307 miles
Average per year
11,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,378 miles
  • 2025 – 116,071 miles
  • 2024 – 106,390 miles
  • 2023 – 94,155 miles
  • 2022 – 79,269 miles
  • 2021 – 67,885 miles
  • 2020 – 60,314 miles
  • 2019 – 46,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,378 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,378 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,378 miles
    Test number
    648508455476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,071 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    276627672788
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail116,030 miles (+9,640)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,030 miles
    Test number
    884549175010
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,390 miles (+12,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,390 miles
    Test number
    813604408545
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,155 miles (+14,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    988643902674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,269 miles (+11,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,269 miles
    Test number
    679752568168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,885 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,885 miles
    Test number
    148592152795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,314 miles (+14,264)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,314 miles
    Test number
    762471694608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,050 miles
    Test number
    204494413542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Questions about L1 TBU

Does L1 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TBU is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TBU?
The MOT on L1 TBU is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TBU done?
L1 TBU was recorded at 120,378 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 11,031 miles a year.
Has L1 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TBU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 TBU 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 L1 TBU find?
L1 TBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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