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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L29 JNOMOT history

L29 JNO is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 2 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 119,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,861 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 JNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 JNO was last recorded at 119,861 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 15,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,707 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15,154 miles
Average per year
9,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,861 miles
  • 2024 – 104,707 miles
  • 2023 – 94,215 miles
  • 2022 – 79,016 miles
  • 2021 – 71,565 miles
  • 2020 – 60,733 miles
  • 2019 – 56,335 miles
  • 2018 – 52,636 miles
  • 2017 – 39,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,861 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,861 miles (+15,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,861 miles
    Test number
    958987808668
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass104,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,707 miles
    Test number
    921571192887
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen slight stone chip
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail104,705 miles (+10,490)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,705 miles
    Test number
    142639333668
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen slight stone chip
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,215 miles (+15,199)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    960045265533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 RFT both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower slight stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 RFT both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass79,016 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,016 miles
    Test number
    685363073959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,565 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    773450848352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,476 miles (+10,743)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    961857459200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass60,733 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,733 miles
    Test number
    985926082573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,335 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    487883438535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,636 miles (+13,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,636 miles
    Test number
    577102565703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,315 miles
    Test number
    170924765816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 JNO

Does L29 JNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 JNO is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L29 JNO?
The MOT on L29 JNO is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 JNO done?
L29 JNO was recorded at 119,861 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 9,846 miles a year.
Has L29 JNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 JNO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L29 JNO 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 JNO find?
L29 JNO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides.

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