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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y21 AAJMOT history

Y21 AAJ is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 132,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,293 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 AAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 AAJ was last recorded at 132,293 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 6,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,087 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,206 miles
Average per year
8,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,293 miles
  • 2025 – 126,087 miles
  • 2024 – 117,970 miles
  • 2023 – 109,047 miles
  • 2022 – 99,451 miles
  • 2021 – 90,138 miles
  • 2020 – 82,733 miles
  • 2019 – 68,120 miles
  • 2018 – 54,861 miles
  • 2017 – 47,598 miles
  • 2016 – 40,266 miles
  • 2015 – 34,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,293 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,293 miles (+6,206)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,293 miles
    Test number
    964527249581
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,087 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,087 miles
    Test number
    750635868941
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail126,066 miles (+8,096)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,066 miles
    Test number
    388665663746
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,970 miles (+8,923)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,970 miles
    Test number
    197333847236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,047 miles (+9,596)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,047 miles
    Test number
    167035487902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,451 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,451 miles
    Test number
    536638006180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,138 miles (+7,405)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,138 miles
    Test number
    981265406029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,733 miles (+14,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    159107725025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,120 miles (+13,259)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    176124933819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,861 miles (+7,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    554588146550
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (BOTH) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass47,598 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,598 miles
    Test number
    781471266323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,266 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,266 miles
    Test number
    117904687357
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass34,173 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    255418165139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y21 AAJ

Does Y21 AAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 AAJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 AAJ?
The MOT on Y21 AAJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 AAJ done?
Y21 AAJ was recorded at 132,293 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 8,906 miles a year.
Has Y21 AAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 AAJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 AAJ 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 Y21 AAJ find?
Y21 AAJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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