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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

LJ66 VZUMOT history

LJ66 VZU is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 19 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,224 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LJ66 VZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LJ66 VZU was last recorded at 84,224 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 4,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,339 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,885 miles
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,224 miles
  • 2025 – 79,339 miles
  • 2024 – 72,284 miles
  • 2023 – 64,519 miles
  • 2022 – 56,501 miles
  • 2021 – 50,756 miles
  • 2020 – 45,166 miles
  • 2019 – 41,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,224 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,224 miles (+4,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,224 miles
    Test number
    995927275416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass79,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    138825682896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,337 miles (+7,053)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,337 miles
    Test number
    466846331700
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass72,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,284 miles
    Test number
    626788976229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,275 miles (+7,756)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    739975879983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken and missing part of plate (0.1 (d))
  6. Pass64,519 miles (+8,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,519 miles
    Test number
    202780784644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened control arm is incorrect. (part fitted 6852992) (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass56,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,501 miles
    Test number
    208272974726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,501 miles (+5,745)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,501 miles
    Test number
    772753126044
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  9. Pass50,756 miles (+5,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,756 miles
    Test number
    825262390553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass45,166 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,166 miles
    Test number
    986364129413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    472824638440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LJ66 VZU

Does LJ66 VZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LJ66 VZU is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LJ66 VZU?
The MOT on LJ66 VZU is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LJ66 VZU done?
LJ66 VZU was recorded at 84,224 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has LJ66 VZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LJ66 VZU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LJ66 VZU 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 LJ66 VZU find?
LJ66 VZU passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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