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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

LE16 ADUMOT history

LE16 ADU is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 124,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,052 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 ADU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 ADU was last recorded at 124,052 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 12,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,442 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,610 miles
Average per year
11,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,052 miles
  • 2025 – 111,442 miles
  • 2024 – 98,810 miles
  • 2023 – 81,047 miles
  • 2022 – 67,979 miles
  • 2020 – 62,839 miles
  • 2019 – 46,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,052 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,052 miles (+12,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,052 miles
    Test number
    855931541111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  2. Pass111,442 miles (+44)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,442 miles
    Test number
    711185732430
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  3. Fail111,398 miles (+12,588)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,398 miles
    Test number
    108354620874
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated / split
  4. Pass98,810 miles (+5,000)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,810 miles
    Test number
    708155285153
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail93,810 miles (+12,763)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,810 miles
    Test number
    720003926227
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass81,047 miles (+13,068)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,047 miles
    Test number
    336106299045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,979 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,979 miles
    Test number
    119889804578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,839 miles (+16,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,839 miles
    Test number
    412198091816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass46,475 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    297544998878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from rear prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about LE16 ADU

Does LE16 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 ADU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 ADU?
The MOT on LE16 ADU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 ADU done?
LE16 ADU was recorded at 124,052 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 11,752 miles a year.
Has LE16 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 ADU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LE16 ADU 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 LE16 ADU find?
LE16 ADU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; items removed from driver's view prior to test; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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