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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L20 OUWMOT history

L20 OUW is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 26 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,142 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 OUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 OUW was last recorded at 117,142 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 13,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,653 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,489 miles
Average per year
10,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,142 miles
  • 2025 – 103,653 miles
  • 2024 – 92,042 miles
  • 2023 – 77,337 miles
  • 2022 – 67,256 miles
  • 2021 – 52,041 miles
  • 2020 – 30,066 miles
  • 2018 – 24,819 miles
  • 2017 – 19,671 miles
  • 2016 – 12,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,142 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,142 miles (+13,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,142 miles
    Test number
    268535913662
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Pass103,653 miles (+11,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    338282442680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass92,042 miles (+14,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,042 miles
    Test number
    601561909867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass77,337 miles (+10,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,337 miles
    Test number
    134288385929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak from final drive
  5. Pass67,256 miles (+15,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,256 miles
    Test number
    346024845268
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass52,041 miles (+21,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,041 miles
    Test number
    315251658985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,066 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    714296437438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,350 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    575272759348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,819 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    180449337276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,671 miles (+573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,671 miles
    Test number
    539441232223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged BUCKLED (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged BUCKLED (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES WORN TO 2.5MM
  11. Pass19,098 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,098 miles
    Test number
    911417414677
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to perish.
  12. Pass12,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,447 miles
    Test number
    282855727183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 OUW

Does L20 OUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 OUW is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 OUW?
The MOT on L20 OUW is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 OUW done?
L20 OUW was recorded at 117,142 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 10,543 miles a year.
Has L20 OUW ever failed its MOT?
No. L20 OUW has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L20 OUW 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 OUW find?
L20 OUW passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.

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