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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L70 VYAMOT history

L70 VYA is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 22 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,553 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 VYA was last recorded at 122,553 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 7,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,385 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,168 miles
Average per year
10,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,553 miles
  • 2025 – 115,385 miles
  • 2024 – 107,596 miles
  • 2023 – 90,361 miles
  • 2021 – 76,279 miles
  • 2020 – 67,083 miles
  • 2019 – 57,283 miles
  • 2018 – 48,930 miles
  • 2017 – 22,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,553 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,553 miles (+7,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,553 miles
    Test number
    656571597993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass115,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,385 miles
    Test number
    705705569059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,383 miles (+7,787)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,383 miles
    Test number
    965873284523
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass107,596 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,596 miles
    Test number
    922976049200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,594 miles (+3,134)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    366472364087
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,460 miles (+483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,460 miles
    Test number
    888344377781
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail103,977 miles (+13,616)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    893467617351
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,361 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,361 miles
    Test number
    988756501597
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail90,352 miles (+14,073)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    694443126973
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,279 miles (+9,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    343296701065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing thin

  11. Pass67,083 miles (+9,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    551675380325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySome wear to front tyres

  12. Pass57,283 miles (+8,353)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    668385265300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,930 miles
    Test number
    675296129234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,930 miles (+12,737)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,930 miles
    Test number
    179380158491
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pads wearing light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working n/s/f side light inop (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass36,193 miles (+13,568)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,193 miles
    Test number
    452517334671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,625 miles
    Test number
    851708845417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also corroded (3.5.1i)

Questions about L70 VYA

Does L70 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 VYA is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 VYA?
The MOT on L70 VYA is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 VYA done?
L70 VYA was recorded at 122,553 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 10,666 miles a year.
Has L70 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 VYA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 VYA 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 L70 VYA find?
L70 VYA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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