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BMW 218

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LS16 LHBMOT history

LS16 LHB is a black diesel BMW 218 first used on 21 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 133,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,401 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 LHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 LHB was last recorded at 133,401 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 10,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,639 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,762 miles
Average per year
14,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,401 miles
  • 2025 – 122,639 miles
  • 2024 – 111,447 miles
  • 2023 – 93,620 miles
  • 2022 – 71,624 miles
  • 2021 – 54,705 miles
  • 2020 – 43,848 miles
  • 2019 – 30,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,401 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front rollbar links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes worn with play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and 2.5mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,401 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,401 miles
    Test number
    163471459729
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front rollbar links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes worn with play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail133,399 miles (+10,760)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,399 miles
    Test number
    256499780789
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damaged with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front rollbar links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes worn with play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged puncture with screw in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass122,639 miles (+11,192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,639 miles
    Test number
    835601800867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass111,447 miles (+17,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,447 miles
    Test number
    495940867440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged but not sharp and is secure
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass93,620 miles (+195)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,620 miles
    Test number
    785820234852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail93,425 miles (+21,801)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,425 miles
    Test number
    202818966826
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass71,624 miles (+16,919)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,624 miles
    Test number
    295107283306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,705 miles (+10,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,705 miles
    Test number
    324503439025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWashers are weak
  9. Pass43,848 miles (+13,218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,848 miles
    Test number
    179021177139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,630 miles
    Test number
    375301141249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 LHB

Does LS16 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 LHB is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 LHB?
The MOT on LS16 LHB is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 LHB done?
LS16 LHB was recorded at 133,401 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 14,657 miles a year.
Has LS16 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 LHB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS16 LHB 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 LS16 LHB find?
LS16 LHB passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front rollbar links slight play; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes worn with play; front both front shock absorber dust covers perished/split, and 1 more.

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