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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

K20 ESLMOT history

K20 ESL is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,436 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 ESL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 ESL was last recorded at 73,436 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,624 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
3,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,436 miles
  • 2025 – 72,624 miles
  • 2024 – 70,773 miles
  • 2023 – 68,193 miles
  • 2022 – 67,561 miles
  • 2021 – 67,457 miles
  • 2020 – 67,293 miles
  • 2019 – 64,034 miles
  • 2018 – 61,666 miles
  • 2017 – 57,392 miles
  • 2016 – 44,562 miles
  • 2015 – 36,332 miles
  • 2014 – 32,579 miles
  • 2013 – 30,006 miles
  • 2012 – 26,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,436 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,436 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    900966086868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,624 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    794074837069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,773 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,773 miles
    Test number
    353950599921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight water ingress into headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass68,193 miles (+632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,193 miles
    Test number
    855892456088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass67,561 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,561 miles
    Test number
    130208090465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass67,457 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,457 miles
    Test number
    612858745145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,293 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,293 miles
    Test number
    276577687742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass64,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,034 miles
    Test number
    912833554208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,034 miles (+2,368)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,034 miles
    Test number
    337575467034
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (offside and nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass61,666 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    841456396394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,392 miles (+12,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,392 miles
    Test number
    315592779912
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass44,562 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    290230232906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,332 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    165256035465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,579 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,579 miles
    Test number
    679302064023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,006 miles (+3,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    988019773000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass26,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,912 miles
    Test number
    605119702159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K20 ESL

Does K20 ESL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 ESL is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 ESL?
The MOT on K20 ESL is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 ESL done?
K20 ESL was recorded at 73,436 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,237 miles a year.
Has K20 ESL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 ESL has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K20 ESL 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 K20 ESL find?
K20 ESL passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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