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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V5 LHJMOT history

V5 LHJ is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 14 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 127,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,244 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LHJ was last recorded at 127,244 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 10,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,404 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,840 miles
Average per year
11,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,244 miles
  • 2025 – 116,404 miles
  • 2024 – 105,787 miles
  • 2023 – 93,865 miles
  • 2022 – 84,646 miles
  • 2021 – 71,551 miles
  • 2019 – 58,292 miles
  • 2018 – 37,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,244 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,244 miles (+10,840)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    421262502288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,404 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,404 miles
    Test number
    807453541823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,886 miles (+10,099)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,886 miles
    Test number
    932110256320
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    905979612374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail105,787 miles (+11,922)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    697687730810
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,865 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,865 miles
    Test number
    179590390823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,646 miles (+13,095)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,646 miles
    Test number
    173723483752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    977044445763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,551 miles (+13,259)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    223794726370
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass58,292 miles (+20,781)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    146832799506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,511 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,511 miles
    Test number
    941906401406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail37,501 miles (+8,513)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,501 miles
    Test number
    995942389518
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass28,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    28,988 miles
    Test number
    339439220520
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear outer edge

Questions about V5 LHJ

Does V5 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LHJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LHJ?
The MOT on V5 LHJ is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LHJ done?
V5 LHJ was recorded at 127,244 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 11,963 miles a year.
Has V5 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LHJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 LHJ 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 V5 LHJ find?
V5 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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