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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

S23 LEFMOT history

S23 LEF is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,006 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LEF was last recorded at 47,006 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,888 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,118 miles
Average per year
2,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,006 miles
  • 2025 – 45,888 miles
  • 2024 – 44,278 miles
  • 2023 – 42,832 miles
  • 2022 – 41,777 miles
  • 2021 – 40,172 miles
  • 2020 – 38,938 miles
  • 2019 – 34,751 miles
  • 2018 – 31,722 miles
  • 2017 – 30,265 miles
  • 2016 – 27,317 miles
  • 2015 – 23,997 miles
  • 2014 – 21,160 miles
  • 2013 – 18,708 miles
  • 2012 – 17,311 miles
  • 2011 – 12,424 miles
  • 2010 – 7,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,006 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes covered in grease at ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Lower all suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,006 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,006 miles
    Test number
    236239311301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    287915019769
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes covered in grease at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower all suspension components corroded
  3. Fail45,888 miles (+1,610)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    469890346920
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front bottom arm hub side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front rear arm hub side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes covered in grease at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower all suspension components corroded
  4. Pass44,278 miles (+1,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,278 miles
    Test number
    597187879531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass42,832 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,832 miles
    Test number
    995369750881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,777 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,777 miles
    Test number
    162772707203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,775 miles (+1,603)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,775 miles
    Test number
    713092000435
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  8. Pass40,172 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,172 miles
    Test number
    532100976939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,938 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,938 miles
    Test number
    484616674192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,751 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,751 miles
    Test number
    347322784013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,722 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,722 miles
    Test number
    515716585698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,265 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,265 miles
    Test number
    318930626798
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil light on
  13. Fail30,263 miles (+2,946)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,263 miles
    Test number
    741958741305
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil light on
  14. Pass27,317 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,317 miles
    Test number
    540951093712
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted at rear unable to check seatbelt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass23,997 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,997 miles
    Test number
    667124865016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,160 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,160 miles
    Test number
    697440794035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,708 miles
    Test number
    498110343009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,708 miles (+1,397)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,708 miles
    Test number
    497559233049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass17,311 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,311 miles
    Test number
    906065662253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,424 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,424 miles
    Test number
    915300131274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    7,125 miles
    Test number
    681232280013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 LEF

Does S23 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 LEF is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 LEF?
The MOT on S23 LEF is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 LEF done?
S23 LEF was recorded at 47,006 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,406 miles a year.
Has S23 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LEF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 LEF 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 S23 LEF find?
S23 LEF passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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