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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L8 UVGMOT history

L8 UVG is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,621 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UVG was last recorded at 84,621 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,743 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,878 miles
Average per year
7,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,621 miles
  • 2025 – 80,743 miles
  • 2024 – 69,577 miles
  • 2022 – 56,481 miles
  • 2021 – 35,709 miles
  • 2020 – 33,816 miles
  • 2019 – 29,804 miles
  • 2018 – 25,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,621 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,621 miles (+3,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,621 miles
    Test number
    590317868588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass80,743 miles (+11,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    787560931372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,577 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    381411011585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,125 miles (+12,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    785000610939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass56,481 miles (+20,772)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,481 miles
    Test number
    767738286215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,709 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,709 miles
    Test number
    108944870623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,816 miles
    Test number
    350564428915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail33,816 miles (+4,012)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,816 miles
    Test number
    134726123043
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass29,804 miles (+4,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,804 miles
    Test number
    842150034180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass25,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,011 miles
    Test number
    119048008386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 UVG

Does L8 UVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UVG is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UVG?
The MOT on L8 UVG is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UVG done?
L8 UVG was recorded at 84,621 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
Has L8 UVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UVG has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 UVG 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 UVG find?
L8 UVG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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