BMW 116
Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,598 cc
L20 EWJMOT history
L20 EWJ is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 23 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 99,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 99,281 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 EWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 23 Jun 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 EWJ was last recorded at 99,281 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 7,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,428 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,853 miles
- Average per year
- 10,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,281 miles
- 2025 – 91,428 miles
- 2024 – 90,128 miles
- 2023 – 86,942 miles
- 2022 – 86,654 miles
- 2021 – 76,507 miles
- 2020 – 66,587 miles
- 2019 – 41,645 miles
- 2018 – 21,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,281 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 18 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,281 miles (+7,853)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 99,281 miles
- Test number
- 755125788439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,428 miles (+1,300)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 91,428 miles
- Test number
- 778641193622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,128 miles (+3,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 90,128 miles
- Test number
- 564885273787
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,942 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 86,942 miles
- Test number
- 855150160366
- 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))
Fail86,942 miles (+288)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,942 miles
- Test number
- 750135784491
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))
- 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))
Fail86,654 miles (+10,147)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,654 miles
- Test number
- 177319427362
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working led bulb and flashes now and then (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass was so loose it dropped out and smashed (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm this is close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm this is close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,507 miles (+9,920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 76,507 miles
- Test number
- 518259849911
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted front and rear.
Pass66,587 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 66,587 miles
- Test number
- 339234662934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,587 miles (+1,701)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,587 miles
- Test number
- 326616639503
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront pads 70% worn inner
- 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))
Pass64,886 miles (+14)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 64,886 miles
- Test number
- 872193022309
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail64,872 miles (+23,227)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,872 miles
- Test number
- 776347323408
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewall damage too (both front) (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass41,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 41,645 miles
- Test number
- 583787974525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,645 miles (+20,628)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,645 miles
- Test number
- 476737266390
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass21,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 21,017 miles
- Test number
- 164423740661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 EWJ
- Does L20 EWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 EWJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 EWJ?
- The MOT on L20 EWJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 EWJ done?
- L20 EWJ was recorded at 99,281 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,126 miles a year.
- Has L20 EWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 EWJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L20 EWJ 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 EWJ find?
- L20 EWJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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