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BMW 120

Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L100 SJSMOT history

L100 SJS is an orange diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 121,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L100 SJS orange BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,903 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 SJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 SJS was last recorded at 121,903 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,306 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,597 miles
Average per year
8,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,903 miles
  • 2025 – 117,306 miles
  • 2024 – 111,747 miles
  • 2023 – 106,457 miles
  • 2022 – 100,193 miles
  • 2021 – 94,094 miles
  • 2020 – 90,197 miles
  • 2019 – 84,622 miles
  • 2018 – 65,124 miles
  • 2017 – 39,547 miles
  • 2016 – 34,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,903 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,903 miles (+4,597)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,903 miles
    Test number
    136250872619
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass117,306 miles (+5,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,306 miles
    Test number
    449685792549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass111,747 miles (+5,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,747 miles
    Test number
    559751753380
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,457 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    644923582908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail106,457 miles (+6,264)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,457 miles
    Test number
    717956539110
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,193 miles (+6,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    264326611753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass94,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,094 miles
    Test number
    785165814128
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail94,094 miles (+3,897)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,094 miles
    Test number
    747429896651
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass90,197 miles (+5,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,197 miles
    Test number
    210478931014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass84,622 miles (+19,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,622 miles
    Test number
    376387296975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre +outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass65,124 miles (+25,577)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    249627326081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass39,547 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,547 miles
    Test number
    690566103073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,713 miles
    Test number
    706281568407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 SJS

Does L100 SJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 SJS is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 SJS?
The MOT on L100 SJS is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 SJS done?
L100 SJS was recorded at 121,903 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 8,948 miles a year.
Has L100 SJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 SJS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L100 SJS 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 SJS find?
L100 SJS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; covers and trays fitted; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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