BMW 116
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L7 RTVMOT history
L7 RTV is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,367 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 132,367 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,791 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 RTV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 RTV was last recorded at 132,367 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,354 miles · 5 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 9,791 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,367 miles
- 2024 – 127,017 miles
- 2023 – 117,657 miles
- 2022 – 97,046 miles
- 2021 – 79,782 miles
- 2020 – 78,416 miles
- 2019 – 74,256 miles
- 2018 – 55,200 miles
- 2017 – 44,539 miles
- 2016 – 36,764 miles
- 2015 – 28,560 miles
- 2014 – 21,297 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,367 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Daytime running lamp inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,367 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 132,367 miles
- Test number
- 535483209603
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Daytime running lamp inop
Fail132,354 miles (+5,337)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,354 miles
- Test number
- 488911864229
- MajorHeadlamp incorrect colour One bulb is white other bulb is blue (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Whilst both lamps are technically on neither provide sufficient illumination (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Daytime running lamp inop
Pass127,017 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 127,017 miles
- Test number
- 619162108880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail127,017 miles (+9,360)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,017 miles
- Test number
- 448056536579
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass117,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 117,657 miles
- Test number
- 563523088611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,657 miles (+20,611)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,657 miles
- Test number
- 208377550908
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Pass97,046 miles (+17,264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 97,046 miles
- Test number
- 280263912351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,782 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 79,782 miles
- Test number
- 556696160259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,765 miles (+1,349)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,765 miles
- Test number
- 746878517904
- MajorExhaust system insecure Flexi Damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,416 miles (+4,160)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 78,416 miles
- Test number
- 240876830419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,256 miles (+19,056)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 74,256 miles
- Test number
- 295262348063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,200 miles (+1,613)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 55,200 miles
- Test number
- 145869768420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,587 miles (+9,048)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 53,587 miles
- Test number
- 594240927714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,539 miles (+7,775)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 44,539 miles
- Test number
- 852124374453
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,764 miles (+8,204)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 36,764 miles
- Test number
- 940447659756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,560 miles (+7,263)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 28,560 miles
- Test number
- 125792395193
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass21,297 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 21,297 miles
- Test number
- 286658894145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,285 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,285 miles
- Test number
- 285234884431
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L7 RTV
- Does L7 RTV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 RTV is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L7 RTV?
- The MOT on L7 RTV is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 RTV done?
- L7 RTV was recorded at 132,367 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 9,791 miles a year.
- Has L7 RTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 RTV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L7 RTV 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 L7 RTV find?
- L7 RTV passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: general underbody corrosion; nearside daytime running lamp inop.
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