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BMW 218

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LR16 VLMMOT history

LR16 VLM is a blue petrol BMW 218 first used on 26 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 85,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,056 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 VLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 VLM was last recorded at 85,056 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
82,718 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,338 miles
Average per year
7,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,056 miles
  • 2025 – 82,718 miles
  • 2024 – 77,681 miles
  • 2023 – 68,777 miles
  • 2022 – 61,347 miles
  • 2021 – 52,732 miles
  • 2020 – 44,183 miles
  • 2019 – 34,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,056 miles

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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,056 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,056 miles
    Test number
    659455799045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,718 miles (+5,037)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    979615034327
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass77,681 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    457949476537
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail77,681 miles (+8,904)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,681 miles
    Test number
    533673122235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,777 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,777 miles
    Test number
    375461331151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,347 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    718686365864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,732 miles
    Test number
    774326513426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,732 miles (+8,549)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,732 miles
    Test number
    513638932477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass44,183 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    635279099709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,215 miles
    Test number
    434023620581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,215 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,215 miles
    Test number
    494949374757
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LR16 VLM

Does LR16 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 VLM is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 VLM?
The MOT on LR16 VLM is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 VLM done?
LR16 VLM was recorded at 85,056 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 7,170 miles a year.
Has LR16 VLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 VLM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR16 VLM 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 LR16 VLM find?
LR16 VLM passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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