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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L15 RCFMOT history

L15 RCF is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 171,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,801 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 RCF was last recorded at 171,801 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 17,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,021 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,780 miles
Average per year
9,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,801 miles
  • 2025 – 154,021 miles
  • 2024 – 145,571 miles
  • 2023 – 136,310 miles
  • 2022 – 130,571 miles
  • 2020 – 123,099 miles
  • 2019 – 112,684 miles
  • 2018 – 99,555 miles
  • 2017 – 92,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,801 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play/wear in both front inner steering arms

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,801 miles (+17,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,801 miles
    Test number
    888816870350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : slight play/wear in both front inner steering arms

  2. Pass154,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,021 miles
    Test number
    825393480716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,021 miles (+8,450)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,021 miles
    Test number
    144329448577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass145,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,571 miles
    Test number
    449271074606
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail145,571 miles (+9,261)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,571 miles
    Test number
    964005651264
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass136,310 miles (+5,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,310 miles
    Test number
    492329061459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RAISED TREAD[ADVISE REPLACE] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [RAIASED TREAD ] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,571 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,571 miles
    Test number
    753102211451
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail130,570 miles (+7,471)1 dangerous2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,570 miles
    Test number
    335975287715
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning light illuminated

  9. Pass123,099 miles (+10,415)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,099 miles
    Test number
    653351003376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,684 miles
    Test number
    621254657848
    • AdvisoryNo plates tied on

  11. Fail112,684 miles (+13,129)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,684 miles
    Test number
    382509214488
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  12. Pass99,555 miles (+6,958)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,555 miles
    Test number
    686748034011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,597 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,597 miles
    Test number
    889449746151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    602709886442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L15 RCF

Does L15 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 RCF is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 RCF?
The MOT on L15 RCF is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 RCF done?
L15 RCF was recorded at 171,801 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 9,656 miles a year.
Has L15 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 RCF has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 RCF 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 L15 RCF find?
L15 RCF passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges, and 1 more.

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