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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L23 CYBMOT history

L23 CYB is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 20 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L23 CYB white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,819 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CYB was last recorded at 90,819 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,719 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
6,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,819 miles
  • 2025 – 83,053 miles
  • 2024 – 75,735 miles
  • 2023 – 69,684 miles
  • 2022 – 63,604 miles
  • 2021 – 58,185 miles
  • 2019 – 49,653 miles
  • 2018 – 43,971 miles
  • 2017 – 37,009 miles
  • 2016 – 29,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,819 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Head Light Having Water IngressRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Offside RearRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under Body Covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Accident Damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,819 miles (+100)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    586789121694
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Head Light Having Water Ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Offside Rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,719 miles (+7,666)2 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    914804518372
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Head Light Having Water Ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Offside Rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,053 miles
    Test number
    239276464777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Offside Rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight Showing Water Ingress
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Covers fitted

  4. Fail83,053 miles (+7,318)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,053 miles
    Test number
    238655642362
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Offside Rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight Showing Water Ingress
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Covers fitted

  5. Pass75,735 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,735 miles
    Test number
    561073169718
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Offside Rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Accident Damage
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Covers Fitted

  6. Fail75,734 miles (+6,050)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,734 miles
    Test number
    600770233701
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt + Offside Rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Accident Damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Covers Fitted

  7. Pass69,684 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    865977078087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Accident damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Under Trays Fitted

  8. Fail69,684 miles (+6,080)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    556475545462
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Accident damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Under Trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper Blade Torn

  9. Pass63,604 miles (+5,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,604 miles
    Test number
    599480417597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass58,185 miles (+8,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,185 miles
    Test number
    205872364225
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened marked and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass49,653 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,653 miles
    Test number
    279961667599
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail49,645 miles (+5,674)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    580116905654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass43,971 miles (+6,962)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    586891394966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEnginr covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass37,009 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    201331981422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail36,977 miles (+7,409)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    271442008660
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass29,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    778227986840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 CYB

Does L23 CYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CYB is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CYB?
The MOT on L23 CYB is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CYB done?
L23 CYB was recorded at 90,819 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,374 miles a year.
Has L23 CYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CYB has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 CYB 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 L23 CYB find?
L23 CYB passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective water ingress, and 4 more.

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