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BMW 116

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,496 cc

L23 TATMOT history

L23 TAT is a red diesel BMW 116 first used on 9 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
79,946 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 TAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
9 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 TAT was last recorded at 79,946 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,909 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
9,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,946 miles
  • 2024 – 74,504 miles
  • 2023 – 67,980 miles
  • 2022 – 56,575 miles
  • 2021 – 38,277 miles
  • 2020 – 31,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,946 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,946 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,946 miles
    Test number
    989256087637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail79,909 miles (+5,405)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    661925472712
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass74,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    608764538418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail74,504 miles (+6,524)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    495743714512
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass67,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    900183430273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,980 miles (+11,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    766236068934
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass56,575 miles (+18,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    405395432232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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))

  8. Pass38,277 miles (+7,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    568204635533
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pads Appear Low

  9. Pass31,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,084 miles
    Test number
    574848583688
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    639374377643
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L23 TAT

Does L23 TAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 TAT is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 TAT?
The MOT on L23 TAT is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 TAT done?
L23 TAT was recorded at 79,946 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 9,774 miles a year.
Has L23 TAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 TAT has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 TAT 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 TAT find?
L23 TAT passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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