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BMW 120

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L13 BGSMOT history

L13 BGS is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,362 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BGS was last recorded at 72,362 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,642 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,720 miles
Average per year
3,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,362 miles
  • 2025 – 70,642 miles
  • 2024 – 68,708 miles
  • 2023 – 65,982 miles
  • 2022 – 63,431 miles
  • 2021 – 61,322 miles
  • 2020 – 59,056 miles
  • 2019 – 55,278 miles
  • 2018 – 52,000 miles
  • 2017 – 49,176 miles
  • 2016 – 46,428 miles
  • 2015 – 41,405 miles
  • 2014 – 36,786 miles
  • 2013 – 30,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,362 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint corroded and leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint corroded and leaking grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,362 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,362 miles
    Test number
    762625489311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    598228242521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail70,642 miles (+1,934)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    898722887300
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,708 miles (+2,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,708 miles
    Test number
    394317148114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    376116526089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail65,982 miles (+2,551)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    842054476833
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,431 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    975382185161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail63,431 miles (+2,109)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,431 miles
    Test number
    947881949739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint corroded and leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass61,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    686900392533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail61,322 miles (+2,266)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    570135017700
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,056 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,056 miles
    Test number
    203912772182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,278 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    197326612254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Fail55,278 miles (+3,278)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    556983985536
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass52,000 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,000 miles
    Test number
    865158313275
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass49,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    784682119095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,175 miles (+2,747)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,175 miles
    Test number
    398974059196
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,428 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,428 miles
    Test number
    771018096151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,405 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,405 miles
    Test number
    577168075031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    566958274017
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail36,786 miles (+6,479)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    886138374080
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,307 miles
    Test number
    155214063083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 BGS

Does L13 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BGS is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 BGS?
The MOT on L13 BGS is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BGS done?
L13 BGS was recorded at 72,362 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,250 miles a year.
Has L13 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BGS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L13 BGS 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 L13 BGS find?
L13 BGS passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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