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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L90 AAUMOT history

L90 AAU is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 9 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

L90 AAU black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
133,828 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 AAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 AAU was last recorded at 133,828 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 6,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,921 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,907 miles
Average per year
8,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,828 miles
  • 2024 – 126,921 miles
  • 2023 – 121,298 miles
  • 2022 – 115,085 miles
  • 2021 – 107,107 miles
  • 2020 – 102,615 miles
  • 2019 – 94,909 miles
  • 2018 – 85,877 miles
  • 2017 – 82,035 miles
  • 2016 – 75,666 miles
  • 2015 – 68,308 miles
  • 2013 – 51,474 miles
  • 2012 – 31,089 miles
  • 2011 – 16,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre in tread
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak top of engine and present underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also n/s/r mounting, support panel holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear handbrake travel quite high, still working, possible slight adjustment needed
  • AdvisoryVibration in car when moving off slowly in first and reverse gear from standstill

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,828 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,828 miles
    Test number
    566574682917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak top of engine and present underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also n/s/r mounting, support panel holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake travel quite high, still working, possible slight adjustment needed
    • AdvisoryVibration in car when moving off slowly in first and reverse gear from standstill
  2. Fail133,822 miles (+6,901)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    609774987087
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has burst through bald section to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak top of engine and present underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also n/s/r mounting, support panel holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake travel quite high, still working, possible slight adjustment needed
    • AdvisoryVibration in car when moving off slowly in first and reverse gear from standstill
  3. Pass126,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,921 miles
    Test number
    817848044358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail126,921 miles (+5,623)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,921 miles
    Test number
    376395109056
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass121,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,298 miles
    Test number
    817283994128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,298 miles (+6,213)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,298 miles
    Test number
    565258505504
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass115,085 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,085 miles
    Test number
    109801438361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,107 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,107 miles
    Test number
    656486985890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,615 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    658024645972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,598 miles (+7,689)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,598 miles
    Test number
    560740591441
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass94,909 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,909 miles
    Test number
    345319054981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail94,765 miles (+8,888)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,765 miles
    Test number
    157023355731
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass85,877 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,877 miles
    Test number
    888646415655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. Fail85,802 miles (+3,767)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    582465128777
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass82,035 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    786093862452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,562 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,562 miles
    Test number
    213528069262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,666 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,666 miles
    Test number
    152037444419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,308 miles (+16,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,308 miles
    Test number
    399297015087
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass51,474 miles (+20,385)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    275565923314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,089 miles (+15,079)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,089 miles
    Test number
    648850352373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    16,010 miles
    Test number
    795111851321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 AAU

Does L90 AAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 AAU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 AAU?
The MOT on L90 AAU is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 AAU done?
L90 AAU was recorded at 133,828 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,451 miles a year.
Has L90 AAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 AAU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 AAU 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 L90 AAU find?
L90 AAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre in tread; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak top of engine and present underneath; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and also n/s/r mounting, support panel holed and corroded, and 2 more.

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