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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

L29 TYLMOT history

L29 TYL is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 97,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L29 TYL grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,027 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 TYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 TYL was last recorded at 97,027 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 15,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,956 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,071 miles
Average per year
8,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,027 miles
  • 2025 – 81,956 miles
  • 2024 – 73,350 miles
  • 2023 – 65,626 miles
  • 2022 – 61,247 miles
  • 2021 – 49,673 miles
  • 2020 – 43,937 miles
  • 2019 – 38,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,027 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,027 miles (+15,071)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,027 miles
    Test number
    100712286915
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,956 miles (+8,606)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,956 miles
    Test number
    670407488251
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,350 miles (+7,724)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    393571172219
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,626 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    274235044405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,247 miles (+11,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    505072234635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass49,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    385954853071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,673 miles (+5,736)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    366312220225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass43,937 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,937 miles
    Test number
    616402367577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,970 miles
    Test number
    280042766737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 TYL

Does L29 TYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 TYL is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 TYL?
The MOT on L29 TYL is valid until 23 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 TYL done?
L29 TYL was recorded at 97,027 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 8,884 miles a year.
Has L29 TYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 TYL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L29 TYL 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 TYL find?
L29 TYL passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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