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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

H3 LELMOT history

H3 LEL is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 9 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 131,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,773 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H3 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H3 LEL was last recorded at 131,773 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,770 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,773 miles
  • 2025 – 124,875 miles
  • 2024 – 117,009 miles
  • 2023 – 109,692 miles
  • 2022 – 100,578 miles
  • 2021 – 93,526 miles
  • 2020 – 87,832 miles
  • 2019 – 77,410 miles
  • 2018 – 59,514 miles
  • 2017 – 42,283 miles
  • 2016 – 40,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,773 miles
  • AdvisoryFront & rear shock absorber shrouds deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,773 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,773 miles
    Test number
    304067057255
    • AdvisoryFront & rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,770 miles (+6,895)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,770 miles
    Test number
    736002380458
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,875 miles (+7,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,875 miles
    Test number
    418113712589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass117,009 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,009 miles
    Test number
    958243802078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,692 miles (+9,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,692 miles
    Test number
    903342959167
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,578 miles (+7,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    415500005194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering tie rod has slight play

  7. Pass93,526 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,526 miles
    Test number
    899334719263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,832 miles (+10,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,832 miles
    Test number
    144216055961
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,410 miles (+17,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,410 miles
    Test number
    923637719607
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades - smearing.

  10. Pass59,514 miles (+17,231)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    340604657049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,283 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    453814380370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    457242253318
    • AdvisoryCut in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre (No cords visible)

Questions about H3 LEL

Does H3 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H3 LEL is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on H3 LEL?
The MOT on H3 LEL is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H3 LEL done?
H3 LEL was recorded at 131,773 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 9,580 miles a year.
Has H3 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H3 LEL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on H3 LEL 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 H3 LEL find?
H3 LEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front & rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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