BMW 116
White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc
L5 SYPMOT history
L5 SYP is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 5 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 117,614 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 117,614 mi
- At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SYP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 5 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SYP was last recorded at 117,614 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 9,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,376 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,238 miles
- Average per year
- 10,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,614 miles
- 2025 – 108,376 miles
- 2024 – 98,983 miles
- 2023 – 84,509 miles
- 2022 – 71,696 miles
- 2021 – 62,659 miles
- 2020 – 49,320 miles
- 2019 – 42,765 miles
- 2018 – 33,507 miles
- 2017 – 25,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,614 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 2 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,614 miles (+9,238)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 117,614 miles
- Test number
- 451943968937
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,376 miles (+9,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 108,376 miles
- Test number
- 131350462102
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,983 miles (+247)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 98,983 miles
- Test number
- 462867537813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,736 miles (+14,227)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,736 miles
- Test number
- 183019541684
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,509 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 84,509 miles
- Test number
- 756989782681
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,507 miles (+12,811)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,507 miles
- Test number
- 855118260851
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,696 miles (+9,037)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 71,696 miles
- Test number
- 193477554564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 62,659 miles
- Test number
- 525546241466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,659 miles (+13,339)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,659 miles
- Test number
- 972401111851
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass49,320 miles (+6,555)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 49,320 miles
- Test number
- 827744768207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,765 miles (+9,258)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 42,765 miles
- Test number
- 914164699069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,507 miles (+7,768)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 33,507 miles
- Test number
- 105172226183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,739 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 25,739 miles
- Test number
- 570292940794
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaining (3.5.1g)
Questions about L5 SYP
- Does L5 SYP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SYP is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SYP?
- The MOT on L5 SYP is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 SYP done?
- L5 SYP was recorded at 117,614 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 10,041 miles a year.
- Has L5 SYP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SYP has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 SYP 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 L5 SYP find?
- L5 SYP passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated replacement advised; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective condensation; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 2 more.
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