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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L55 CCAMOT history

L55 CCA is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
81,656 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 CCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 CCA was last recorded at 81,656 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,828 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,828 miles
Average per year
3,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,656 miles
  • 2025 – 78,828 miles
  • 2024 – 77,204 miles
  • 2023 – 74,276 miles
  • 2022 – 72,000 miles
  • 2021 – 70,223 miles
  • 2020 – 66,961 miles
  • 2019 – 60,649 miles
  • 2018 – 54,983 miles
  • 2017 – 52,792 miles
  • 2016 – 47,736 miles
  • 2015 – 43,356 miles
  • 2014 – 39,401 miles
  • 2013 – 33,571 miles
  • 2012 – 31,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,656 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,656 miles (+2,828)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    81,656 miles
    Test number
    284486656243
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass78,828 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,828 miles
    Test number
    552381317113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  3. Fail78,802 miles (+1,598)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,802 miles
    Test number
    829424937895
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,204 miles (+2,928)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    641171170093
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,276 miles (+2,276)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,276 miles
    Test number
    295101038814
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass72,000 miles (+1,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    749118327378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass70,223 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    908635734029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,199 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,199 miles
    Test number
    146302538088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,961 miles (+6,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    544003019903
    • AdvisoryHandbrake noise present
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

  10. Pass60,649 miles (+5,666)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    690637590799
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,983 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    805911782845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,792 miles (+5,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,792 miles
    Test number
    579331822512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass47,736 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    669319465272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,356 miles
    Test number
    455542268506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail43,356 miles (+3,955)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,356 miles
    Test number
    458972233104
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass39,401 miles (+5,830)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,401 miles
    Test number
    989178004310
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass33,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    445129603390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail33,571 miles (+2,524)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    497918503347
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass31,047 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,047 miles
    Test number
    329860012377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,604 miles
    Test number
    965845092118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,604 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,604 miles
    Test number
    368555692184
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L55 CCA

Does L55 CCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 CCA is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 CCA?
The MOT on L55 CCA is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 CCA done?
L55 CCA was recorded at 81,656 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,796 miles a year.
Has L55 CCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 CCA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 CCA 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 L55 CCA find?
L55 CCA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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