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BMW 218

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

LR16 XEKMOT history

LR16 XEK is a black petrol BMW 218 first used on 24 Mar 2016. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 86,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,125 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 XEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
24 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 XEK was last recorded at 86,125 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 10,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,744 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,381 miles
Average per year
10,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,125 miles
  • 2024 – 75,744 miles
  • 2023 – 57,160 miles
  • 2022 – 43,683 miles
  • 2020 – 36,062 miles
  • 2019 – 18,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,125 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    118483776692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  2. Fail86,125 miles (+10,381)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    263187530920
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass75,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    830768742968
    • 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))
  4. Fail75,744 miles (+18,584)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    642080366436
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  5. Pass57,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    333163423484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,160 miles (+13,477)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    998915882461
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  7. Pass43,683 miles (+7,621)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    143605327515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,062 miles (+17,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,062 miles
    Test number
    995672510507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass18,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,891 miles
    Test number
    260726486186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LR16 XEK

Does LR16 XEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR16 XEK expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR16 XEK?
The MOT on LR16 XEK expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR16 XEK done?
LR16 XEK was recorded at 86,125 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 10,580 miles a year.
Has LR16 XEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 XEK has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR16 XEK 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 XEK find?
LR16 XEK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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