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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L100 LNLMOT history

L100 LNL is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,259 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 LNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 LNL was last recorded at 124,259 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,259 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,259 miles
  • 2022 – 121,784 miles
  • 2021 – 114,761 miles
  • 2020 – 113,140 miles
  • 2019 – 108,093 miles
  • 2018 – 99,660 miles
  • 2017 – 90,494 miles
  • 2016 – 79,643 miles
  • 2015 – 69,021 miles
  • 2014 – 65,280 miles
  • 2013 – 59,516 miles
  • 2012 – 52,422 miles
  • 2010 – 45,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,259 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,259 miles
    Test number
    444835736248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,259 miles (+2,475)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,259 miles
    Test number
    152708706819
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass121,784 miles (+7,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,784 miles
    Test number
    589386202481
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and surrounding surface rust
  4. Pass114,761 miles (+1,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,761 miles
    Test number
    713665004749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre center
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass113,140 miles (+5,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    202599365238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass108,093 miles (+8,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,093 miles
    Test number
    655162561887
    • AdvisoryOil needs to be topped up.
  7. Pass99,660 miles (+9,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,660 miles
    Test number
    940667641836
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205 50 17 RF (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass90,494 miles (+10,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    734803270521
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt aluminium arm, (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre transmission diff,
  9. Pass79,643 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,643 miles
    Test number
    181590907477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,642 miles (+10,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    371535078717
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  11. Pass69,021 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,021 miles
    Test number
    217267545128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,280 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,280 miles
    Test number
    447567224166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,516 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,516 miles
    Test number
    148019423145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,422 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    776717302008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    713974240368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 LNL

Does L100 LNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 LNL is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 LNL?
The MOT on L100 LNL is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 LNL done?
L100 LNL was recorded at 124,259 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 5,196 miles a year.
Has L100 LNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 LNL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L100 LNL 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 L100 LNL find?
L100 LNL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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