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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L23 RAEMOT history

L23 RAE is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 28 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 133,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,988 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RAE was last recorded at 133,988 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,988 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,988 miles
  • 2025 – 120,289 miles
  • 2024 – 104,299 miles
  • 2023 – 82,937 miles
  • 2021 – 75,977 miles
  • 2020 – 62,758 miles
  • 2019 – 59,568 miles
  • 2018 – 54,247 miles
  • 2017 – 48,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    585544301645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  2. Fail133,988 miles (+13,699)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,988 miles
    Test number
    110007863545
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  3. Pass120,289 miles (+15,990)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,289 miles
    Test number
    650119612447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    725109412320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,299 miles (+21,362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,299 miles
    Test number
    607144458191
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass82,937 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    711063051554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,977 miles (+13,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,977 miles
    Test number
    794568650086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,758 miles (+3,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,758 miles
    Test number
    688932756413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass59,568 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,568 miles
    Test number
    559981246854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,247 miles (+5,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    566197153258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    291519531642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 RAE

Does L23 RAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RAE is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RAE?
The MOT on L23 RAE is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 RAE done?
L23 RAE was recorded at 133,988 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 9,684 miles a year.
Has L23 RAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RAE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 RAE 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 RAE find?
L23 RAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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