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BMW 116

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L77 OVSMOT history

L77 OVS is a red diesel BMW 116 first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

L77 OVS red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,118 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 OVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 OVS was last recorded at 134,118 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,091 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
6,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,118 miles
  • 2025 – 128,983 miles
  • 2024 – 121,109 miles
  • 2023 – 113,724 miles
  • 2022 – 105,397 miles
  • 2021 – 100,786 miles
  • 2020 – 94,856 miles
  • 2019 – 87,204 miles
  • 2018 – 82,801 miles
  • 2016 – 73,696 miles
  • 2015 – 63,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,118 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,118 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,118 miles
    Test number
    766225090449
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,091 miles (+5,108)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,091 miles
    Test number
    624921682897
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,983 miles (+7,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,983 miles
    Test number
    653751836440
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,109 miles (+7,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    573465370909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass113,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    865177368733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail113,724 miles (+8,327)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    646147298452
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass105,397 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,397 miles
    Test number
    547380691016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,157 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,157 miles
    Test number
    549450826742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,786 miles (+5,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,786 miles
    Test number
    543948441192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,856 miles (+7,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    328857246627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,204 miles
    Test number
    267419347430
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail87,204 miles (+4,403)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,204 miles
    Test number
    453897042703
    • Repaired at testAnti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testSteering arm deformed Offside front inner (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end seriously misaligned offside front outer (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass82,801 miles (+9,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,801 miles
    Test number
    891112964076
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass73,696 miles (+10,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,696 miles
    Test number
    149053080266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread is low
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread is low and wearing on outer tread
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light is on dash

  15. Pass63,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    395152285165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 OVS

Does L77 OVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 OVS is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 OVS?
The MOT on L77 OVS is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 OVS done?
L77 OVS was recorded at 134,118 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 6,265 miles a year.
Has L77 OVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 OVS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L77 OVS 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 L77 OVS find?
L77 OVS passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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