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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2020 · 1,496 cc

LS20 VNUMOT history

LS20 VNU is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 6 Jun 2020. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 40,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
40,417 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS20 VNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
6 Jun 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS20 VNU was last recorded at 40,417 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,180 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
4,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,417 miles
  • 2025 – 31,228 miles
  • 2024 – 26,179 miles
  • 2023 – 23,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,417 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 May 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,417 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    583842387707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,180 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    40,180 miles
    Test number
    969022718170
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rear bushe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front siderepeater damaged
  3. Fail40,175 miles (+8,947)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    845245287757
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  4. Pass31,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    600591856187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail31,228 miles (+5,049)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    626506219788
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass26,179 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    26,179 miles
    Test number
    544400419919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    23,696 miles
    Test number
    138080689890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAd blue emissions check displayed
  8. Fail23,696 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,696 miles
    Test number
    159032332891
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAd blue emissions check displayed

Questions about LS20 VNU

Does LS20 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS20 VNU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS20 VNU?
The MOT on LS20 VNU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS20 VNU done?
LS20 VNU was recorded at 40,417 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,982 miles a year.
Has LS20 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS20 VNU has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS20 VNU 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 LS20 VNU find?
LS20 VNU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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