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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LE09 BARMOT history

LE09 BAR is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 27 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,136 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE09 BAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE09 BAR was last recorded at 114,136 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,475 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,661 miles
Average per year
6,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,136 miles
  • 2024 – 112,475 miles
  • 2023 – 106,119 miles
  • 2022 – 101,234 miles
  • 2021 – 96,734 miles
  • 2020 – 94,033 miles
  • 2019 – 88,756 miles
  • 2018 – 82,201 miles
  • 2017 – 73,349 miles
  • 2016 – 61,796 miles
  • 2015 – 52,047 miles
  • 2014 – 44,326 miles
  • 2013 – 33,616 miles
  • 2012 – 23,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    497547978714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,136 miles (+1,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,136 miles
    Test number
    697806721668
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,475 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    820024872733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,475 miles (+6,356)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    798145296588
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Pass106,119 miles (+4,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    616102621540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking side wall
    • AdvisoryEngine missfire

  6. Pass101,234 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,234 miles
    Test number
    839593367698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail101,096 miles (+4,362)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,096 miles
    Test number
    360436255806
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,734 miles (+128)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    806787037031
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTraction control light showing system deactivated

  9. Fail96,606 miles (+2,573)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,606 miles
    Test number
    949544505384
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass94,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    552084273196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,033 miles (+432)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,033 miles
    Test number
    299939606469
    • MajorCentral Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged bracket broken. wires going through coil spring (1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail93,601 miles (+4,845)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,601 miles
    Test number
    783286509532
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass88,756 miles (+6,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,756 miles
    Test number
    316696154911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass82,201 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    197427798013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  15. Fail82,201 miles (+8,852)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    995470714790
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  16. Pass73,349 miles (+11,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    414962181486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  17. Pass61,796 miles (+9,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,796 miles
    Test number
    915322469203
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • AdvisorySlight rear brake judder

  18. Pass52,047 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    195418022055
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  19. Fail52,016 miles (+7,690)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    291078711299
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  20. Pass44,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    928913554233
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail44,326 miles (+10,710)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,326 miles
    Test number
    958301354244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass33,616 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,616 miles
    Test number
    196303773272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail33,596 miles (+10,237)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,596 miles
    Test number
    358047263464
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass23,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,359 miles
    Test number
    476888902257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE09 BAR

Does LE09 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE09 BAR expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE09 BAR?
The MOT on LE09 BAR expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE09 BAR done?
LE09 BAR was recorded at 114,136 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 6,883 miles a year.
Has LE09 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE09 BAR has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE09 BAR 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 LE09 BAR find?
LE09 BAR passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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