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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L13 LAPMOT history

L13 LAP is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 23 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,756 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LAP was last recorded at 114,756 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 8,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,759 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,997 miles
Average per year
8,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,756 miles
  • 2025 – 105,759 miles
  • 2024 – 97,714 miles
  • 2023 – 89,370 miles
  • 2022 – 81,499 miles
  • 2021 – 71,398 miles
  • 2020 – 62,429 miles
  • 2019 – 54,725 miles
  • 2018 – 47,300 miles
  • 2017 – 36,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,756 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,756 miles
    Test number
    132886594237
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail114,756 miles (+8,997)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,756 miles
    Test number
    197590233977
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass105,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    911137389176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail105,759 miles (+8,045)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    185292055618
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass97,714 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,714 miles
    Test number
    658660609673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,370 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,370 miles
    Test number
    724774501605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,499 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    408151381876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight leak of oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail81,499 miles (+10,101)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    232781947678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight leak of oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass71,398 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    554362718326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,429 miles (+7,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    311599940144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass54,725 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    640385363356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,300 miles (+11,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,300 miles
    Test number
    447652630014
    • AdvisoryRear brakes getting worn
  13. Pass36,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,283 miles
    Test number
    593113096681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Questions about L13 LAP

Does L13 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LAP is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LAP?
The MOT on L13 LAP is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LAP done?
L13 LAP was recorded at 114,756 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,893 miles a year.
Has L13 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LAP has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 LAP 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 LAP find?
L13 LAP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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