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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y23 LVSMOT history

Y23 LVS is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,011 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 LVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 LVS was last recorded at 103,011 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,632 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,379 miles
Average per year
7,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,011 miles
  • 2025 – 98,632 miles
  • 2024 – 89,446 miles
  • 2023 – 79,027 miles
  • 2022 – 75,386 miles
  • 2021 – 71,961 miles
  • 2020 – 66,114 miles
  • 2019 – 60,790 miles
  • 2018 – 58,000 miles
  • 2017 – 49,118 miles
  • 2016 – 31,841 miles
  • 2015 – 22,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,011 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,011 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    602608707240
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail103,011 miles (+4,379)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    955493744000
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass98,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    410014829155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail98,632 miles (+9,186)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    662016915116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,446 miles (+10,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,446 miles
    Test number
    880562817296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
  6. Pass79,027 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    172105084059
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside + nsf tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass75,386 miles (+3,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    595070703208
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass71,961 miles (+5,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,961 miles
    Test number
    655461224337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass66,114 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    134031842826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,790 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,790 miles
    Test number
    774023939561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,000 miles (+8,882)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    548148153360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,118 miles (+17,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,118 miles
    Test number
    271178863663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge and stepped (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass31,841 miles (+8,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,841 miles
    Test number
    857059090029
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass22,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,877 miles
    Test number
    148239805220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 LVS

Does Y23 LVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 LVS is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 LVS?
The MOT on Y23 LVS is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 LVS done?
Y23 LVS was recorded at 103,011 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,149 miles a year.
Has Y23 LVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 LVS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 LVS 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 Y23 LVS find?
Y23 LVS passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front oil leak, but not excessive; front rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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