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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,496 cc

L6 EFHMOT history

L6 EFH is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 12 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 87,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,562 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 EFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
12 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 EFH was last recorded at 87,562 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,997 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,565 miles
Average per year
7,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,562 miles
  • 2025 – 80,997 miles
  • 2024 – 75,072 miles
  • 2023 – 65,775 miles
  • 2022 – 52,913 miles
  • 2021 – 48,566 miles
  • 2020 – 43,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,562 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/detached
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/detached
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm front bush (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,562 miles (+6,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,562 miles
    Test number
    507218662786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber dust cover split/detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,997 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,997 miles
    Test number
    304366374822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,072 miles (+9,297)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,072 miles
    Test number
    897138690214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,775 miles (+12,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,775 miles
    Test number
    820013930156
    • 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))

  5. Pass52,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    746607814236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail52,913 miles (+4,347)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    661981453368
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass48,566 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,566 miles
    Test number
    498383130108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass43,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,583 miles
    Test number
    154029584558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    492160119393
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L6 EFH

Does L6 EFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 EFH is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 EFH?
The MOT on L6 EFH is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 EFH done?
L6 EFH was recorded at 87,562 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,335 miles a year.
Has L6 EFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 EFH has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 EFH 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 L6 EFH find?
L6 EFH passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorber dust cover split/detached; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension arm front bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 2 more.

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