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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L30 COHMOT history

L30 COH is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 11 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 73,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
73,296 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 COH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 COH was last recorded at 73,296 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,232 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,064 miles
Average per year
6,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,296 miles
  • 2024 – 68,232 miles
  • 2023 – 63,683 miles
  • 2022 – 57,970 miles
  • 2021 – 51,678 miles
  • 2019 – 28,145 miles
  • 2018 – 23,318 miles
  • 2017 – 18,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,296 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has x2 cuts outer wall,advise
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,296 miles
    Test number
    596106124060
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has x2 cuts outer wall,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

  2. Fail73,295 miles (+5,063)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    603706020398
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has x2 cuts outer wall,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

  3. Pass68,232 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    454105467556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,683 miles (+5,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,683 miles
    Test number
    159042783089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,970 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    200060457514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,678 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,678 miles
    Test number
    581929376767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass48,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    627500187374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,092 miles (+19,947)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    248205232934
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass28,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    714262532958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,145 miles (+4,827)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    623825813062
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass23,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    465636740207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,315 miles (+5,306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,315 miles
    Test number
    758927836566
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass18,009 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    18,009 miles
    Test number
    291259569310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    15,159 miles
    Test number
    720114245525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 COH

Does L30 COH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 COH is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 COH?
The MOT on L30 COH is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 COH done?
L30 COH was recorded at 73,296 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 6,642 miles a year.
Has L30 COH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 COH has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 COH 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 L30 COH find?
L30 COH passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise; nearside front tyre has x2 cuts outer wall,advise; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise, and 1 more.

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