BMW 116
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L26 LRJMOT history
L26 LRJ is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 25 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,878 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 LRJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 25 Feb 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 LRJ was last recorded at 96,878 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 10,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,831 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,047 miles
- Average per year
- 9,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,878 miles
- 2025 – 86,831 miles
- 2024 – 78,449 miles
- 2023 – 69,478 miles
- 2022 – 61,021 miles
- 2020 – 50,116 miles
- 2019 – 42,620 miles
- 2018 – 30,730 miles
- 2017 – 11,773 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,878 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 1 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,878 miles (+10,047)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,878 miles
- Test number
- 532580147403
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,831 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 86,831 miles
- Test number
- 994413190941
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,831 miles (+8,382)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,831 miles
- Test number
- 684759210512
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,449 miles (+8,971)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 78,449 miles
- Test number
- 864207922211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,478 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 69,478 miles
- Test number
- 797718880395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,478 miles (+8,457)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,478 miles
- Test number
- 878644030129
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,021 miles (+10,905)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 61,021 miles
- Test number
- 633225123397
- 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))
Pass50,116 miles (+113)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 50,116 miles
- Test number
- 653643199923
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,003 miles (+7,383)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,003 miles
- Test number
- 335222891034
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass42,620 miles (+11,890)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,620 miles
- Test number
- 655540615472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,730 miles (+18,957)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 30,730 miles
- Test number
- 312137028447
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT/Bald outer edge nearly to cords 225/45-17 91W (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 Bald outer edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass11,773 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 11,773 miles
- Test number
- 277356916602
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L26 LRJ
- Does L26 LRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LRJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 LRJ?
- The MOT on L26 LRJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 LRJ done?
- L26 LRJ was recorded at 96,878 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 9,509 miles a year.
- Has L26 LRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 LRJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 LRJ 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 LRJ find?
- L26 LRJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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