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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 HWGMOT history

LR08 HWG is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,774 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HWG was last recorded at 98,774 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,771 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,003 miles
Average per year
5,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,774 miles
  • 2025 – 96,771 miles
  • 2024 – 92,783 miles
  • 2023 – 87,407 miles
  • 2021 – 77,843 miles
  • 2020 – 71,888 miles
  • 2019 – 64,647 miles
  • 2018 – 55,947 miles
  • 2017 – 47,463 miles
  • 2016 – 39,104 miles
  • 2015 – 30,658 miles
  • 2014 – 25,427 miles
  • 2013 – 21,623 miles
  • 2012 – 18,086 miles
  • 2011 – 13,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,774 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,774 miles (+2,003)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    565413260477
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass96,771 miles (+3,988)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    115834137166
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass92,783 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,783 miles
    Test number
    400442209492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    414505924277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail87,407 miles (+9,564)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,407 miles
    Test number
    213630261215
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass77,843 miles (+5,955)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,843 miles
    Test number
    461337578879
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    352265145825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,888 miles (+7,241)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,888 miles
    Test number
    372687839869
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  9. Pass64,647 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    725563774224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,947 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,947 miles
    Test number
    269833981014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,463 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,463 miles
    Test number
    491649824630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    696145344712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail39,104 miles (+3,312)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    243791082190
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,792 miles (+5,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    369513128635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass30,658 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,658 miles
    Test number
    936847755028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,651 miles (+5,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,651 miles
    Test number
    397286555004
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass25,427 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    159572264458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass21,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,623 miles
    Test number
    665185463000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,623 miles (+3,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,623 miles
    Test number
    806135063017
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass18,086 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,086 miles
    Test number
    125905962449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,232 miles
    Test number
    407176261057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HWG

Does LR08 HWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HWG is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HWG?
The MOT on LR08 HWG is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HWG done?
LR08 HWG was recorded at 98,774 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,653 miles a year.
Has LR08 HWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HWG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HWG 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 LR08 HWG find?
LR08 HWG passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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