BMW 116
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L8 SOPMOT history
L8 SOP is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,880 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 187,880 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,251 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SOP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SOP was last recorded at 187,880 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 23,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,467 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 23,413 miles
- Average per year
- 12,251 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,880 miles
- 2025 – 164,467 miles
- 2024 – 145,998 miles
- 2023 – 129,089 miles
- 2022 – 113,012 miles
- 2021 – 97,460 miles
- 2020 – 84,579 miles
- 2019 – 70,501 miles
- 2018 – 62,965 miles
- 2017 – 55,380 miles
- 2016 – 48,909 miles
- 2015 – 39,425 miles
- 2013 – 29,640 miles
- 2012 – 20,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,880 miles
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,880 miles (+23,413)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 187,880 miles
- Test number
- 610791333216
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass164,467 miles (+18,469)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 164,467 miles
- Test number
- 417658535064
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
Pass145,998 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 145,998 miles
- Test number
- 462560918287
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Fail145,938 miles (+16,849)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,938 miles
- Test number
- 858728331858
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass129,089 miles (+16,077)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 129,089 miles
- Test number
- 151189390267
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass113,012 miles (+3)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 113,012 miles
- Test number
- 986849580867
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
Fail113,009 miles (+15,549)1 dangerous1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,009 miles
- Test number
- 506105993547
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
Pass97,460 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 97,460 miles
- Test number
- 338281945603
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,458 miles (+12,879)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,458 miles
- Test number
- 730238921935
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,579 miles (+14,078)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 84,579 miles
- Test number
- 788640046421
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass70,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 70,501 miles
- Test number
- 374611002095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,501 miles (+7,536)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,501 miles
- Test number
- 937671292165
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass62,965 miles (+7,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 62,965 miles
- Test number
- 339797478867
- AdvisoryAdvise offside rear tyre on 4mm
- AdvisoryAdvise rear discs corroded slightly on inner edges
Pass55,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 55,380 miles
- Test number
- 752383359728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,380 miles (+6,471)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,380 miles
- Test number
- 584501061138
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass48,909 miles (+9,484)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 48,909 miles
- Test number
- 151264366150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,425 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 39,425 miles
- Test number
- 855036835043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,377 miles (+9,737)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,377 miles
- Test number
- 869154935006
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,640 miles (+9,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 29,640 miles
- Test number
- 735329683228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,084 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 20,084 miles
- Test number
- 217232492200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,077 miles (+2,650)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 20,077 miles
- Test number
- 315336472226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 17,427 miles
- Test number
- 657879472027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 SOP
- Does L8 SOP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SOP is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SOP?
- The MOT on L8 SOP is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 SOP done?
- L8 SOP was recorded at 187,880 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 12,251 miles a year.
- Has L8 SOP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SOP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 SOP 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 SOP find?
- L8 SOP passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components.
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