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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,596 cc

X26 RMAMOT history

X26 RMA is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,385 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 RMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 RMA was last recorded at 126,385 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2013: 28,777 miles, lower than 288,768 miles on 2 Apr 2013.

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
126,177 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
208 miles
Average per year
7,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,385 miles
  • 2025 – 114,756 miles
  • 2024 – 103,332 miles
  • 2023 – 90,844 miles
  • 2022 – 79,557 miles
  • 2021 – 69,800 miles
  • 2019 – 62,667 miles
  • 2018 – 56,966 miles
  • 2017 – 53,241 miles
  • 2016 – 46,608 miles
  • 2015 – 40,794 miles
  • 2014 – 36,049 miles
  • 2013 – 28,970 miles
  • 2012 – 24,936 miles
  • 2011 – 21,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,385 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,385 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    801132347070
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,385 miles (+208)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    150559982318
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail126,177 miles (+11,421)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,177 miles
    Test number
    513497238888
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff noisy
  4. Pass114,756 miles (+11,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,756 miles
    Test number
    321845137626
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass103,332 miles (+12,488)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    117169084252
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass90,844 miles (+11,287)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,844 miles
    Test number
    804201143302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Pass79,557 miles (+9,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,557 miles
    Test number
    851522183184
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass69,800 miles (+7,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,800 miles
    Test number
    880643020829
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexi damaged
  9. Pass62,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    206392513788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail62,667 miles (+5,701)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    885813269361
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass56,966 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    642364043079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,241 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    187170926160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,189 miles (+6,581)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,189 miles
    Test number
    391593798617
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass46,608 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    215196886358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,559 miles (+5,765)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    509177656462
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.933 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.52 (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass40,794 miles (+4,745)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,794 miles
    Test number
    276266145197
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass36,049 miles (+233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    408119534155
    • NoteO/S/F tyre slightly worn on outer edge
  18. Fail35,816 miles (+6,846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,816 miles
    Test number
    407257124147
    • 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)
  19. Pass28,970 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,970 miles
    Test number
    306874333111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,777 miles (-259,991)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,777 miles
    Test number
    639173293021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail288,768 miles (+263,832)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,768 miles
    Test number
    649832993045
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  22. Pass24,936 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,936 miles
    Test number
    229111322106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,517 miles
    Test number
    947879261043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 RMA

Does X26 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 RMA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 RMA?
The MOT on X26 RMA is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 RMA done?
X26 RMA was recorded at 126,385 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,051 miles a year.
Has X26 RMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 RMA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 RMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X26 RMA find?
X26 RMA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible.; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished.; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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