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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LM16 CWOMOT history

LM16 CWO is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 22 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 138,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,496 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 CWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 CWO was last recorded at 138,496 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,492 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
16,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,496 miles
  • 2025 – 113,672 miles
  • 2024 – 90,420 miles
  • 2023 – 67,743 miles
  • 2022 – 58,620 miles
  • 2021 – 38,037 miles
  • 2020 – 36,215 miles
  • 2019 – 31,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,496 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,496 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,496 miles
    Test number
    246489798250
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,492 miles (+24,820)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,492 miles
    Test number
    445088953633
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,672 miles
    Test number
    166778257999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,672 miles (+23,252)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,672 miles
    Test number
    476207092575
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,420 miles (+22,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,420 miles
    Test number
    776643937255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,743 miles (+9,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    851021879889
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,620 miles (+20,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    340774498949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,037 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    736116228141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,215 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    36,215 miles
    Test number
    819361089474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,643 miles
    Test number
    164598266881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 CWO

Does LM16 CWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 CWO is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 CWO?
The MOT on LM16 CWO is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 CWO done?
LM16 CWO was recorded at 138,496 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 16,121 miles a year.
Has LM16 CWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 CWO has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 CWO 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 LM16 CWO find?
LM16 CWO passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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