BMW 116
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
L23 SUMMOT history
L23 SUM is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 78,753 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 SUM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 SUM was last recorded at 78,753 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 6,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,340 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,413 miles
- Average per year
- 5,381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,753 miles
- 2024 – 72,340 miles
- 2023 – 67,772 miles
- 2022 – 66,377 miles
- 2021 – 63,154 miles
- 2020 – 61,494 miles
- 2019 – 58,681 miles
- 2018 – 54,792 miles
- 2017 – 46,050 miles
- 2016 – 29,542 miles
- 2015 – 18,110 miles
- 2014 – 17,623 miles
- 2013 – 14,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,753 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront under tray lose and broken
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under neath vehicle
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.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,753 miles (+6,413)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 78,753 miles
- Test number
- 843997969002
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront under tray lose and broken
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded near side and off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under neath vehicle
Pass72,340 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 72,340 miles
- Test number
- 731613582235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,339 miles (+4,567)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,339 miles
- Test number
- 433427825028
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass67,772 miles (+1,395)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 67,772 miles
- Test number
- 367574301811
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play This component will become dangerous if it fails have advised presenter (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,377 miles (+3,223)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 66,377 miles
- Test number
- 611385306366
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass63,154 miles (+1,660)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 63,154 miles
- Test number
- 652386605360
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass61,494 miles (+35)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 61,494 miles
- Test number
- 500995556039
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Fail61,459 miles (+2,778)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,459 miles
- Test number
- 960495826210
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass58,681 miles (+48)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 58,681 miles
- Test number
- 407425079118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,633 miles (+3,841)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,633 miles
- Test number
- 306626976775
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,792 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 54,792 miles
- Test number
- 831283786071
- AdvisoryADVISE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI DETERIATED
- AdvisoryADVISE TPMS LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail54,792 miles (+8,742)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,792 miles
- Test number
- 367995726310
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryADVISE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI DETERIATED
- AdvisoryADVISE TPMS LIGHT ON
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass46,050 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 46,050 miles
- Test number
- 512320233117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,050 miles (+6,120)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,050 miles
- Test number
- 249683016065
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Pass39,930 miles (+10,388)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 39,930 miles
- Test number
- 296390860870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,542 miles (+11,432)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 29,542 miles
- Test number
- 930776026994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,110 miles (+487)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 18,110 miles
- Test number
- 146727605486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,623 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 17,623 miles
- Test number
- 368850644297
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlightly longer travel on footbrake pedal
Fail17,622 miles (+3,383)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,622 miles
- Test number
- 877120244214
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlightly longer travel on footbrake pedal
Pass14,239 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 14,239 miles
- Test number
- 615752043263
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L23 SUM
- Does L23 SUM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 SUM expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 SUM?
- The MOT on L23 SUM expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 SUM done?
- L23 SUM was recorded at 78,753 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
- Has L23 SUM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 SUM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 SUM 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 SUM find?
- L23 SUM passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front coil spring corroded near side and off side; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side, and 4 more.
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