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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,496 cc

L30 LCNMOT history

L30 LCN is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 89,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,474 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LCN was last recorded at 89,474 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,470 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,474 miles
  • 2025 – 83,111 miles
  • 2024 – 75,953 miles
  • 2023 – 67,599 miles
  • 2022 – 60,009 miles
  • 2020 – 49,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,474 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,474 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,474 miles
    Test number
    250117198950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,470 miles (+6,359)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,470 miles
    Test number
    795247613284
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass83,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    487000764884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Fail83,111 miles (+7,158)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    556382648601
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass75,953 miles (+8,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    817702219557
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass67,599 miles (+7,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,599 miles
    Test number
    473547038557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass60,009 miles (+10,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,009 miles
    Test number
    902056196149
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted
  8. Pass49,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,899 miles
    Test number
    528411707137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,899 miles (+1,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,899 miles
    Test number
    497502854587
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,460 miles
    Test number
    954475027320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,460 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,460 miles
    Test number
    309583099248
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Questions about L30 LCN

Does L30 LCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 LCN is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 LCN?
The MOT on L30 LCN is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 LCN done?
L30 LCN was recorded at 89,474 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has L30 LCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LCN has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 LCN 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 LCN find?
L30 LCN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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