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BMW 116

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L99 DCYMOT history

L99 DCY is a red diesel BMW 116 first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,340 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 DCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 DCY was last recorded at 84,340 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 12,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,725 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,615 miles
Average per year
6,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,340 miles
  • 2024 – 71,725 miles
  • 2023 – 65,271 miles
  • 2022 – 59,976 miles
  • 2021 – 54,302 miles
  • 2020 – 49,926 miles
  • 2019 – 41,450 miles
  • 2018 – 32,346 miles
  • 2017 – 24,710 miles
  • 2016 – 15,125 miles
  • 2015 – 12,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,340 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    631884884143
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,340 miles (+12,615)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    349464148100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,725 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,725 miles
    Test number
    726615935798
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,725 miles (+3,222)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,725 miles
    Test number
    796686624411
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,503 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,503 miles
    Test number
    382405856438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass65,271 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    485725079632
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail65,254 miles (+5,278)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    155993818645
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass59,976 miles (+5,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,976 miles
    Test number
    875876938009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,302 miles (+4,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    963384834802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass49,926 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    133016660646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,961 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,961 miles
    Test number
    863945599154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,956 miles (+6,506)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,956 miles
    Test number
    589564693030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass41,450 miles (+9,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    802686928412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass32,346 miles (+7,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,346 miles
    Test number
    823890981097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass24,710 miles (+9,585)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,710 miles
    Test number
    494251147559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,125 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,125 miles
    Test number
    742376697425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,182 miles
    Test number
    528479365069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 DCY

Does L99 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 DCY is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L99 DCY?
The MOT on L99 DCY is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 DCY done?
L99 DCY was recorded at 84,340 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,725 miles a year.
Has L99 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 DCY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L99 DCY 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 L99 DCY find?
L99 DCY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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