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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L7 XEBMOT history

L7 XEB is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 17 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

L7 XEB white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,912 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XEB was last recorded at 66,912 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,910 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,912 miles
  • 2025 – 63,093 miles
  • 2024 – 57,017 miles
  • 2023 – 50,207 miles
  • 2022 – 44,295 miles
  • 2021 – 38,591 miles
  • 2020 – 28,510 miles
  • 2019 – 17,375 miles
  • 2018 – 8,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,912 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,912 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,912 miles
    Test number
    399627031527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,910 miles (+3,817)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,910 miles
    Test number
    777008576962
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass63,093 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    63,093 miles
    Test number
    288786999626
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail63,091 miles (+6,074)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    965031783349
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass57,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    304594114818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail57,017 miles (+6,810)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    122536923988
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass50,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    50,207 miles
    Test number
    779442300006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail50,207 miles (+5,912)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,207 miles
    Test number
    401234506056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass44,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,295 miles
    Test number
    194283374465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail44,295 miles (+5,704)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,295 miles
    Test number
    708394610891
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass38,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    171902922038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,591 miles (+10,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    237976673110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass28,510 miles (+11,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    28,510 miles
    Test number
    370968507793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass17,375 miles (+8,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    17,375 miles
    Test number
    638855879018
    • AdvisoryEngine too clean for emissions result
  15. Pass8,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    8,817 miles
    Test number
    696225968456
    • AdvisoryEngine to clean for emissions result

Questions about L7 XEB

Does L7 XEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 XEB is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 XEB?
The MOT on L7 XEB is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 XEB done?
L7 XEB was recorded at 66,912 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 7,543 miles a year.
Has L7 XEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XEB has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 XEB 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 XEB find?
L7 XEB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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