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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L8 UWYMOT history

L8 UWY is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 19 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,516 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UWY
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
19 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UWY was last recorded at 138,516 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 11,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,051 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,465 miles
Average per year
15,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,516 miles
  • 2025 – 127,051 miles
  • 2024 – 109,032 miles
  • 2023 – 89,752 miles
  • 2022 – 72,779 miles
  • 2021 – 53,255 miles
  • 2020 – 39,899 miles
  • 2019 – 26,771 miles
  • 2018 – 26,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,516 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,516 miles (+11,465)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,516 miles
    Test number
    466685003165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,051 miles (+18,019)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,051 miles
    Test number
    705105438652
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass109,032 miles (+19,280)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,032 miles
    Test number
    739711825247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,752 miles (+16,973)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,752 miles
    Test number
    106675295852
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,779 miles
    Test number
    354587498553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,771 miles (+19,516)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,771 miles
    Test number
    935764417592
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass53,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,255 miles
    Test number
    230167753394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,254 miles (+13,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,254 miles
    Test number
    584870161835
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass39,899 miles (+13,128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,899 miles
    Test number
    367528704073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,771 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,771 miles
    Test number
    961219946210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,308 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,308 miles
    Test number
    516263817588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail26,306 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,306 miles
    Test number
    729005204852
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L8 UWY

Does L8 UWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UWY is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UWY?
The MOT on L8 UWY is valid until 23 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 UWY done?
L8 UWY was recorded at 138,516 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 15,270 miles a year.
Has L8 UWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UWY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 UWY 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 UWY find?
L8 UWY passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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