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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

V11 LALMOT history

V11 LAL is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 26 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,114 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 LAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 LAL was last recorded at 81,114 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
75,126 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,988 miles
Average per year
5,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,114 miles
  • 2025 – 75,126 miles
  • 2024 – 69,636 miles
  • 2023 – 63,360 miles
  • 2022 – 58,358 miles
  • 2021 – 53,050 miles
  • 2020 – 47,321 miles
  • 2019 – 41,673 miles
  • 2018 – 34,085 miles
  • 2017 – 28,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,114 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak @ bottle bleed nipple
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,114 miles (+5,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,114 miles
    Test number
    685367130405
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak @ bottle bleed nipple
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass75,126 miles (+5,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,126 miles
    Test number
    835001697085
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant stains around bottle
  3. Pass69,636 miles (+6,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    531210883805
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant low and stains around bottle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake pipe perished and split
  4. Pass63,360 miles (+5,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    562216662868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass58,358 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,358 miles
    Test number
    281809987086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    287524795490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,050 miles (+5,729)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    364673413337
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass47,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    368864925854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,319 miles (+5,646)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,319 miles
    Test number
    394944473227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass41,673 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    385922951172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,085 miles (+6,078)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,085 miles
    Test number
    646520278600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    488204364461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 LAL

Does V11 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 LAL is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 LAL?
The MOT on V11 LAL is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 LAL done?
V11 LAL was recorded at 81,114 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,896 miles a year.
Has V11 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 LAL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V11 LAL 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 V11 LAL find?
V11 LAL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak @ bottle bleed nipple; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin.

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