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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L11 FJBMOT history

L11 FJB is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 7 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
164,795 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 FJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 FJB was last recorded at 164,795 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 7,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,839 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,956 miles
Average per year
8,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,795 miles
  • 2025 – 156,839 miles
  • 2024 – 146,873 miles
  • 2023 – 137,634 miles
  • 2022 – 127,496 miles
  • 2021 – 121,275 miles
  • 2020 – 114,787 miles
  • 2019 – 109,447 miles
  • 2018 – 100,329 miles
  • 2017 – 93,123 miles
  • 2015 – 89,630 miles
  • 2014 – 65,753 miles
  • 2013 – 52,036 miles
  • 2012 – 47,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,795 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,795 miles (+7,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    164,795 miles
    Test number
    280023183076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,839 miles (+9,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,839 miles
    Test number
    593258340591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass146,873 miles (+9,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,873 miles
    Test number
    344974947836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass137,634 miles (+10,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,634 miles
    Test number
    822207351569
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front arms] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass127,496 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,496 miles
    Test number
    526697355118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,441 miles (+6,166)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,441 miles
    Test number
    631984198481
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,275 miles (+6,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    184043948065
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass114,787 miles (+25)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,787 miles
    Test number
    607831907245
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail114,762 miles (+5,315)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,762 miles
    Test number
    210467969499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass109,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,447 miles
    Test number
    806299854344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail109,447 miles (+9,118)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,447 miles
    Test number
    572402457251
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass100,329 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,329 miles
    Test number
    769857456049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail100,268 miles (+7,145)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,268 miles
    Test number
    555871276781
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass93,123 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,123 miles
    Test number
    600831102742
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  15. Pass89,630 miles (+9,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,630 miles
    Test number
    726923249552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  16. Pass79,988 miles (+14,235)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,988 miles
    Test number
    158084095042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,753 miles (+13,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,753 miles
    Test number
    248290424113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass52,036 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,036 miles
    Test number
    276504193104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    848278742277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 FJB

Does L11 FJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 FJB is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 FJB?
The MOT on L11 FJB is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 FJB done?
L11 FJB was recorded at 164,795 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 8,711 miles a year.
Has L11 FJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 FJB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L11 FJB 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 L11 FJB find?
L11 FJB passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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