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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L23 HXLMOT history

L23 HXL is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 20 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L23 HXL blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,001 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HXL was last recorded at 136,001 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,007 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,994 miles
Average per year
7,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,001 miles
  • 2024 – 133,007 miles
  • 2023 – 120,796 miles
  • 2022 – 116,695 miles
  • 2021 – 110,333 miles
  • 2020 – 106,117 miles
  • 2019 – 101,264 miles
  • 2018 – 91,134 miles
  • 2017 – 75,960 miles
  • 2016 – 65,173 miles
  • 2015 – 59,585 miles
  • 2014 – 50,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,001 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • T/p/m light staying on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,001 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,001 miles
    Test number
    628653323932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,007 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,007 miles
    Test number
    533386671019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,995 miles (+7,818)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,995 miles
    Test number
    277035696607
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,177 miles (+4,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,177 miles
    Test number
    571825422965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass120,796 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,796 miles
    Test number
    403846540022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,768 miles (+4,073)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,768 miles
    Test number
    221503801000
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m light staying on

  7. Pass116,695 miles (+6,362)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    330591757354
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,333 miles (+4,216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    153271427187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m light staying on

  9. Pass106,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    246377445631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail106,117 miles (+4,853)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    533328768933
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,264 miles (+10,130)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    960149515019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,134 miles (+15,174)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    922941160996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,960 miles (+10,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,960 miles
    Test number
    861360045283
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  14. Pass65,173 miles (+5,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,173 miles
    Test number
    830640555794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryAdvise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

  15. Fail59,585 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,585 miles
    Test number
    397870445052
    • Repaired at testRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass59,585 miles (+8,723)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,585 miles
    Test number
    926800745007
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass50,862 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    329802644167
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail50,862 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    795781544129
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L23 HXL

Does L23 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HXL is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 HXL?
The MOT on L23 HXL is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 HXL done?
L23 HXL was recorded at 136,001 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,388 miles a year.
Has L23 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HXL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 HXL 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 HXL find?
L23 HXL passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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