
BMW 116
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
L20 DNEMOT history
L20 DNE is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 117,497 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 DNE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 DNE was last recorded at 117,497 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 117,480 miles · 30 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 8,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 117,497 miles
- 2022 – 107,318 miles
- 2021 – 91,404 miles
- 2020 – 82,380 miles
- 2019 – 81,613 miles
- 2018 – 76,303 miles
- 2017 – 72,511 miles
- 2016 – 71,173 miles
- 2015 – 56,935 miles
- 2014 – 41,634 miles
- 2013 – 29,932 miles
- 2012 – 22,416 miles
- 2011 – 15,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,497 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 117,497 miles
- Test number
- 181908341386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail117,480 miles (+10,162)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,480 miles
- Test number
- 315998925380
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot twisted and slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable retaining clip damaged
Pass107,318 miles (+171)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 107,318 miles
- Test number
- 600139453463
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail107,147 miles (+15,743)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,147 miles
- Test number
- 565550460435
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass91,404 miles (+9,024)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2022
- Odometer
- 91,404 miles
- Test number
- 675283640052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,380 miles (+767)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2021
- Odometer
- 82,380 miles
- Test number
- 754078399985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,613 miles (+5,310)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,613 miles
- Test number
- 918261221293
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,303 miles (+3,792)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 76,303 miles
- Test number
- 442436814248
- AdvisoryUnder car fitted plastic cover.
Pass72,511 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 72,511 miles
- Test number
- 611408772574
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryOffside & nearside front tyres slightly perished
Fail72,511 miles (+1,338)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,511 miles
- Test number
- 428011017369
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position not opening (8.4.1)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryOffside & nearside front tyres slightly perished
Pass71,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 71,173 miles
- Test number
- 530050650068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,169 miles (+14,234)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,169 miles
- Test number
- 770480566759
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,935 miles (+15,301)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,935 miles
- Test number
- 360788190383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,634 miles (+11,702)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 41,634 miles
- Test number
- 629233334298
- NoteHandbrake travel high
Pass29,932 miles (+7,516)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 29,932 miles
- Test number
- 158983733276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,416 miles (+282)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 22,416 miles
- Test number
- 105037732215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,134 miles (+7,120)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,134 miles
- Test number
- 506056832290
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass15,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 15,014 miles
- Test number
- 459987951225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 DNE
- Does L20 DNE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L20 DNE expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L20 DNE?
- The MOT on L20 DNE expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L20 DNE done?
- L20 DNE was recorded at 117,497 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 8,685 miles a year.
- Has L20 DNE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 DNE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on L20 DNE 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 L20 DNE find?
- L20 DNE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.
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