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BMW 116

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L21 DAFMOT history

L21 DAF is a silver diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 97,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,423 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 DAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 DAF was last recorded at 97,423 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,481 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,942 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,423 miles
  • 2025 – 92,481 miles
  • 2024 – 82,942 miles
  • 2023 – 74,222 miles
  • 2022 – 67,396 miles
  • 2021 – 59,186 miles
  • 2020 – 54,142 miles
  • 2019 – 47,796 miles
  • 2018 – 43,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,423 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,423 miles (+4,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,423 miles
    Test number
    715286326804
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass92,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,481 miles
    Test number
    780774095142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail92,481 miles (+9,539)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,481 miles
    Test number
    850559431248
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MASS AIR FLOW (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass82,942 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,942 miles
    Test number
    695185832616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,222 miles (+6,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    356046641928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and approx. 2.5mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just over 2mm in places and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass67,396 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    801042126965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,186 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    745919271030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,142 miles
    Test number
    952394548108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail54,141 miles (+6,345)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,141 miles
    Test number
    973756876703
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass47,796 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,796 miles
    Test number
    837731992696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,421 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,421 miles
    Test number
    191199807775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L21 DAF

Does L21 DAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DAF is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 DAF?
The MOT on L21 DAF is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 DAF done?
L21 DAF was recorded at 97,423 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has L21 DAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 DAF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 DAF 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 L21 DAF find?
L21 DAF passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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