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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L8 WBMMOT history

L8 WBM is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 16 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,228 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WBM was last recorded at 91,228 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,221 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,007 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,228 miles
  • 2025 – 84,221 miles
  • 2024 – 76,657 miles
  • 2023 – 75,799 miles
  • 2022 – 70,447 miles
  • 2021 – 66,660 miles
  • 2020 – 63,315 miles
  • 2019 – 54,333 miles
  • 2018 – 39,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,228 miles
  • AdvisoryCondensation in the nearside headlamp

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,228 miles (+7,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,228 miles
    Test number
    801521193343
    • AdvisoryCondensation in the nearside headlamp
  2. Pass84,221 miles (+7,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,221 miles
    Test number
    385111850585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass76,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,657 miles
    Test number
    407628466243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,657 miles (+858)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,657 miles
    Test number
    406193767423
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass75,799 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    673326701498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,447 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,447 miles
    Test number
    582895903821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,660 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,660 miles
    Test number
    655276566491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,315 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    202931810141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,333 miles (+15,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,333 miles
    Test number
    719862058282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass39,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    162139290382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,199 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    538627374379
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Questions about L8 WBM

Does L8 WBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WBM is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WBM?
The MOT on L8 WBM is valid until 4 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 WBM done?
L8 WBM was recorded at 91,228 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has L8 WBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WBM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 WBM 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 WBM find?
L8 WBM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: condensation in the nearside headlamp.

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