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BMW 116

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L23 LPAMOT history

L23 LPA is a silver diesel BMW 116 first used on 7 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 145,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,847 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LPA was last recorded at 145,847 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 15,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,344 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,503 miles
Average per year
8,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,847 miles
  • 2025 – 130,344 miles
  • 2024 – 124,602 miles
  • 2023 – 117,441 miles
  • 2022 – 110,448 miles
  • 2021 – 103,090 miles
  • 2020 – 94,645 miles
  • 2019 – 82,622 miles
  • 2018 – 73,319 miles
  • 2017 – 67,604 miles
  • 2016 – 62,152 miles
  • 2015 – 50,656 miles
  • 2014 – 29,484 miles
  • 2013 – 25,246 miles
  • 2012 – 19,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,847 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,847 miles (+15,503)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,847 miles
    Test number
    156838623080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,344 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,344 miles
    Test number
    298076608275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,602 miles (+7,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    582041648178
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass117,441 miles (+6,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,441 miles
    Test number
    847150843824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass110,448 miles (+7,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,448 miles
    Test number
    285642698275
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAreas of rear subframe heavily corroded
  6. Pass103,090 miles (+8,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,090 miles
    Test number
    192888255633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass94,645 miles (+12,023)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,645 miles
    Test number
    590237857392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,622 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    536035317931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,319 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,319 miles
    Test number
    408294933026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,604 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,604 miles
    Test number
    615519134360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,152 miles (+11,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,152 miles
    Test number
    630797474904
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  12. Pass50,656 miles (+21,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,656 miles
    Test number
    998848445122
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass29,484 miles (+4,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,484 miles
    Test number
    358265854132
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass25,246 miles (+6,239)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,246 miles
    Test number
    189862093187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass19,007 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,007 miles
    Test number
    336973692185
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L23 LPA

Does L23 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LPA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LPA?
The MOT on L23 LPA is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LPA done?
L23 LPA was recorded at 145,847 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 8,970 miles a year.
Has L23 LPA ever failed its MOT?
No. L23 LPA has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L23 LPA 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 LPA find?
L23 LPA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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