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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L27 SJBMOT history

L27 SJB is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 21 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

L27 SJB white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
157,981 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SJB was last recorded at 157,981 miles on 19 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2015: 74,256 miles, lower than 78,389 miles on 21 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,966 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
6,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,981 miles
  • 2025 – 155,070 miles
  • 2024 – 151,115 miles
  • 2023 – 150,296 miles
  • 2022 – 149,163 miles
  • 2021 – 142,035 miles
  • 2020 – 132,455 miles
  • 2019 – 122,545 miles
  • 2018 – 114,455 miles
  • 2017 – 103,681 miles
  • 2016 – 92,801 miles
  • 2015 – 74,256 miles
  • 2014 – 78,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,981 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front top mounting bush has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,981 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,981 miles
    Test number
    921240878801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,966 miles (+2,896)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,966 miles
    Test number
    357280441857
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pad w/light wire insecure
  3. Pass155,070 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,070 miles
    Test number
    253344981658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mounting bush has play
  4. Fail155,067 miles (+3,952)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,067 miles
    Test number
    647479811469
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mounting bush has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake has low effort
  5. Pass151,115 miles (+819)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,115 miles
    Test number
    449401604134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi heavily worn and deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play at offside front strut top mounting
  6. Pass150,296 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    150,296 miles
    Test number
    463283481544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail150,291 miles (+1,128)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,291 miles
    Test number
    195500166986
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS CABLE (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass149,163 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    149,163 miles
    Test number
    802955471636
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail149,156 miles (+7,121)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,156 miles
    Test number
    950056907045
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass142,035 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    142,035 miles
    Test number
    822402854029
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNUMBER PLATE LAMPS DIM
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
  11. Fail142,028 miles (+9,573)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,028 miles
    Test number
    232393971458
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNUMBER PLATE LAMPS DIM
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
  12. Pass132,455 miles (+9,910)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,455 miles
    Test number
    980785072497
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass122,545 miles (+8,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,545 miles
    Test number
    186846692860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass114,455 miles (+10,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,455 miles
    Test number
    310903462303
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass103,681 miles (+10,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,681 miles
    Test number
    844444141149
    • AdvisoryTop covers under trays sill covers fitted
  16. Pass92,801 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,801 miles
    Test number
    884238749562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,799 miles (+18,543)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    794102406052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail74,256 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    158455475060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass74,256 miles (-4,133)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    307275275066
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass78,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,389 miles
    Test number
    308092154088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,389 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,389 miles
    Test number
    735312954069
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Questions about L27 SJB

Does L27 SJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SJB is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 SJB?
The MOT on L27 SJB is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SJB done?
L27 SJB was recorded at 157,981 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,504 miles a year.
Has L27 SJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SJB has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 SJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L27 SJB find?
L27 SJB passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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