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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L22 BYAMOT history

L22 BYA is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 18 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

L22 BYA black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,672 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 BYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 BYA was last recorded at 132,672 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,672 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,672 miles
  • 2024 – 120,652 miles
  • 2023 – 115,183 miles
  • 2022 – 99,864 miles
  • 2021 – 87,876 miles
  • 2020 – 74,270 miles
  • 2019 – 69,134 miles
  • 2018 – 67,698 miles
  • 2016 – 63,670 miles
  • 2015 – 60,076 miles
  • 2014 – 55,470 miles
  • 2013 – 49,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,672 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,672 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,672 miles
    Test number
    667452434984
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,672 miles (+12,020)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,672 miles
    Test number
    640591241655
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass120,652 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,652 miles
    Test number
    981697768579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,650 miles (+5,467)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,650 miles
    Test number
    407227717649
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,183 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    310133558490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,170 miles (+15,306)2 dangerous10 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,170 miles
    Test number
    609936282841
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when position lamp on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when position lamp on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened include mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension are lowered on all 4 wheels

  7. Pass99,864 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,864 miles
    Test number
    905201310807
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail99,854 miles (+11,978)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,854 miles
    Test number
    877461119512
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass87,876 miles (+13,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,876 miles
    Test number
    186346834274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,270 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,270 miles
    Test number
    106558040036
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail74,266 miles (+5,132)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,266 miles
    Test number
    991367179671
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both NS & OS kick up to the right (european headlights fitted) (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass69,134 miles (+1,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    836818767983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass67,698 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    422706453807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail67,697 miles (+4,027)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    860655839732
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper insecure

  15. Pass63,670 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    941473107093
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not coming on (5.4.2)

  16. Fail63,650 miles (+3,574)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,650 miles
    Test number
    706726368094
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement brake pad wear warning devise insecure jammed against disc (3.5.1k)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryEmission test reading to low to record

  17. Pass60,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,076 miles
    Test number
    348003205456
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  18. Fail60,074 miles (+4,604)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,074 miles
    Test number
    587463305221
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass55,470 miles (+5,696)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,470 miles
    Test number
    109473574448
    • NoteEmissions so low cant get reading
    • NoteO/s headlight securing clip broken

  20. Pass49,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,774 miles
    Test number
    267304173089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,774 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,774 miles
    Test number
    579454773021
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L22 BYA

Does L22 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 BYA expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 BYA?
The MOT on L22 BYA expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 BYA done?
L22 BYA was recorded at 132,672 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,577 miles a year.
Has L22 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 BYA has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 BYA 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 L22 BYA find?
L22 BYA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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