BMW 116
White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc
X21 BABMOT history
X21 BAB is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 28 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 145,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 145,150 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X21 BAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 28 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X21 BAB was last recorded at 145,150 miles on 18 May 2026, 11,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,438 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,712 miles
- Average per year
- 11,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,150 miles
- 2025 – 133,438 miles
- 2024 – 119,315 miles
- 2023 – 103,938 miles
- 2022 – 101,239 miles
- 2021 – 87,205 miles
- 2020 – 69,958 miles
- 2019 – 60,412 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,150 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
ENGINE TRIM COVER LOOSE (RATTLING).
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 4 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,150 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 145,150 miles
- Test number
- 480564044135
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail145,150 miles (+11,712)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,150 miles
- Test number
- 323080117296
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,438 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,438 miles
- Test number
- 238598363654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,435 miles (+14,120)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,435 miles
- Test number
- 149866126137
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,315 miles (+15,377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 119,315 miles
- Test number
- 956028466541
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,938 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 103,938 miles
- Test number
- 998028451107
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,938 miles (+2,699)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,938 miles
- Test number
- 737621202884
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,239 miles (+32)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 101,239 miles
- Test number
- 905981923358
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryENGINE TRIM COVER LOOSE (RATTLING).
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail101,207 miles (+14,002)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,207 miles
- Test number
- 268633831143
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL AND SCORED BRAKE DISC. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryENGINE TRIM COVER LOOSE (RATTLING).
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass87,205 miles (+17,247)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 87,205 miles
- Test number
- 114985633279
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,958 miles (+9,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,958 miles
- Test number
- 245668470552
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,412 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 60,412 miles
- Test number
- 275521338253
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about X21 BAB
- Does X21 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 BAB is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X21 BAB?
- The MOT on X21 BAB is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X21 BAB done?
- X21 BAB was recorded at 145,150 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 11,502 miles a year.
- Has X21 BAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X21 BAB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X21 BAB 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 X21 BAB find?
- X21 BAB passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit..
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