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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L29 BLUMOT history

L29 BLU is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 27 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 45,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,708 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 BLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 BLU was last recorded at 45,708 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,708 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,708 miles
  • 2025 – 40,270 miles
  • 2024 – 35,903 miles
  • 2023 – 32,928 miles
  • 2022 – 28,421 miles
  • 2021 – 25,205 miles
  • 2020 – 22,821 miles
  • 2019 – 19,690 miles
  • 2018 – 16,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,708 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    595884524482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,708 miles (+5,438)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    713737488020
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass40,270 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    851442363835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    167334942191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,903 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    827327589856
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  6. Fail35,903 miles (+2,975)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    386450775511
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  7. Pass32,928 miles (+4,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,928 miles
    Test number
    791594673731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass28,421 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,421 miles
    Test number
    192424103309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,205 miles (+2,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,205 miles
    Test number
    807724965280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass22,821 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    22,821 miles
    Test number
    385350927323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass19,690 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    19,690 miles
    Test number
    487851350001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,280 miles
    Test number
    744018974053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 BLU

Does L29 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BLU is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 BLU?
The MOT on L29 BLU is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 BLU done?
L29 BLU was recorded at 45,708 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,652 miles a year.
Has L29 BLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 BLU has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 BLU 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 L29 BLU find?
L29 BLU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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