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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L8 CYSMOT history

L8 CYS is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,822 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CYS was last recorded at 116,822 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 11,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,240 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,582 miles
Average per year
7,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,822 miles
  • 2025 – 105,240 miles
  • 2024 – 92,799 miles
  • 2023 – 84,251 miles
  • 2022 – 79,160 miles
  • 2020 – 73,330 miles
  • 2019 – 70,637 miles
  • 2018 – 67,871 miles
  • 2017 – 63,937 miles
  • 2015 – 55,415 miles
  • 2014 – 47,606 miles
  • 2013 – 26,511 miles
  • 2012 – 12,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,822 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,822 miles (+11,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,822 miles
    Test number
    533657901313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass105,240 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    980804923252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,304 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    103,304 miles
    Test number
    211966896804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,799 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,799 miles
    Test number
    660331498781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,647 miles (+8,396)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,647 miles
    Test number
    158389195528
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  6. Pass84,251 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,251 miles
    Test number
    255306903454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,160 miles (+5,830)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    678408439094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass73,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,330 miles
    Test number
    143422808381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,330 miles (+2,693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,330 miles
    Test number
    174463212680
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass70,637 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,637 miles
    Test number
    576787471653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,871 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    285763538164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,937 miles (+8,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,937 miles
    Test number
    341369223135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brakes wearing very unevenly,would advise closer inspection. (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass55,415 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    179869285142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,606 miles (+21,095)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,606 miles
    Test number
    738245684120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,511 miles (+14,447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,511 miles
    Test number
    529122543018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    12,064 miles
    Test number
    638484342026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 CYS

Does L8 CYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CYS is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CYS?
The MOT on L8 CYS is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CYS done?
L8 CYS was recorded at 116,822 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 7,133 miles a year.
Has L8 CYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CYS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 CYS 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 L8 CYS find?
L8 CYS passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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