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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T70 SLEMOT history

T70 SLE is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2024 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2024
Mileage
103,302 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 SLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T70 SLE was last recorded at 103,302 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2023: 103,049 miles, lower than 103,102 miles on 15 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,049 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
3,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,302 miles
  • 2023 – 103,049 miles
  • 2019 – 102,226 miles
  • 2018 – 92,829 miles
  • 2017 – 90,727 miles
  • 2016 – 86,596 miles
  • 2015 – 78,705 miles
  • 2014 – 67,134 miles
  • 2013 – 65,950 miles
  • 2012 – 55,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,302 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,302 miles (+253)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,302 miles
    Test number
    767676579536
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass103,049 miles (-53)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    964766792000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,102 miles (+876)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    540434054836
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass102,226 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,226 miles
    Test number
    366880472822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,224 miles (+9,395)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,224 miles
    Test number
    699258216125
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    107677038306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,829 miles (+2,102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    714697093239
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass90,727 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    599068631317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,596 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,596 miles
    Test number
    514649996461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,595 miles (+7,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,595 miles
    Test number
    413650241549
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass78,705 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,705 miles
    Test number
    975644985012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,701 miles (+11,567)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,701 miles
    Test number
    657103485043
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,134 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    568906694061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,950 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,950 miles
    Test number
    375883973434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,273 miles
    Test number
    218452972297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 SLE

Does T70 SLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 SLE expired on 16 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 SLE?
The MOT on T70 SLE expired on 16 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 SLE done?
T70 SLE was recorded at 103,302 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 3,852 miles a year.
Has T70 SLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 SLE has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T70 SLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T70 SLE find?
T70 SLE failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 9 major defects and 1 advisory: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 7 more.

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