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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L26 FKSMOT history

L26 FKS is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 9 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
118,798 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 FKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 FKS was last recorded at 118,798 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 8,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,898 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,900 miles
Average per year
8,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,798 miles
  • 2025 – 109,898 miles
  • 2024 – 101,575 miles
  • 2023 – 90,531 miles
  • 2022 – 87,313 miles
  • 2021 – 79,020 miles
  • 2018 – 72,934 miles
  • 2017 – 64,714 miles
  • 2016 – 50,542 miles
  • 2015 – 36,031 miles
  • 2014 – 19,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,798 miles (+8,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,798 miles
    Test number
    587332657624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,898 miles
    Test number
    295457269687
    • AdvisoryFog lamp fail light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section deteriorated

  3. Fail109,897 miles (+8,322)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,897 miles
    Test number
    965653078562
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFog lamp fail light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section deteriorated

  4. Pass101,575 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    765132018623
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail101,575 miles (+11,044)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    399149012567
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,531 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    504105480340
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp

  7. Fail90,530 miles (+3,217)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    774215999326
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp

  8. Pass87,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,313 miles
    Test number
    949039113669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,313 miles (+8,293)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,313 miles
    Test number
    323750743662
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

  10. Pass79,020 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,020 miles
    Test number
    609840535808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    923340318852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,934 miles (+8,220)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    159982384362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass64,714 miles (+14,172)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    981658676459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    396042346991
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Fail50,542 miles (+14,511)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    161696504253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) missing dtrl (1.1.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  16. Pass36,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,031 miles
    Test number
    924053405642
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear.

  17. Fail36,031 miles (+16,657)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,031 miles
    Test number
    599188848945
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear.

  18. Pass19,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,374 miles
    Test number
    926061054375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 FKS

Does L26 FKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 FKS is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 FKS?
The MOT on L26 FKS is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 FKS done?
L26 FKS was recorded at 118,798 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 8,761 miles a year.
Has L26 FKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 FKS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 FKS 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 L26 FKS find?
L26 FKS passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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