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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

L20 PGTMOT history

L20 PGT is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L20 PGT black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,061 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 PGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 PGT was last recorded at 70,061 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,387 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,674 miles
Average per year
4,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,061 miles
  • 2024 – 66,387 miles
  • 2022 – 59,710 miles
  • 2021 – 57,358 miles
  • 2020 – 53,643 miles
  • 2018 – 44,091 miles
  • 2017 – 38,285 miles
  • 2016 – 31,177 miles
  • 2015 – 24,927 miles
  • 2014 – 19,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,061 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,061 miles (+3,674)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    338201282007
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,387 miles (+3,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    701681669987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass63,324 miles (+3,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,324 miles
    Test number
    583110090029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass59,710 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    286666264123
    • 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))

  5. Pass57,358 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,358 miles
    Test number
    881202946044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,643 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,643 miles
    Test number
    763982530544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,754 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    324337479505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,091 miles
    Test number
    424513222762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,091 miles (+5,806)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,091 miles
    Test number
    925956586913
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass38,285 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,285 miles
    Test number
    183384226566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,177 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    31,177 miles
    Test number
    389429658239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,927 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,927 miles
    Test number
    269731060484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    19,125 miles
    Test number
    677317594230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 PGT

Does L20 PGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PGT is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 PGT?
The MOT on L20 PGT is valid until 1 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 PGT done?
L20 PGT was recorded at 70,061 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,569 miles a year.
Has L20 PGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 PGT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on L20 PGT 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 PGT find?
L20 PGT passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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