BMW 120
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L15 SVXMOT history
L15 SVX is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2026
- Mileage
- 158,809 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 SVX
- 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
- 17 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 SVX was last recorded at 158,809 miles on 13 May 2025, 1,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 156,923 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,886 miles
- Average per year
- 9,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,809 miles
- 2024 – 156,923 miles
- 2023 – 154,640 miles
- 2021 – 151,116 miles
- 2020 – 146,700 miles
- 2019 – 139,631 miles
- 2018 – 128,376 miles
- 2017 – 114,562 miles
- 2016 – 99,547 miles
- 2015 – 84,518 miles
- 2014 – 65,943 miles
- 2013 – 47,907 miles
- 2012 – 34,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,809 miles
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on sidewallRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/3518 (4.1.D.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2018
OSF tyre worn outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
OSR tyre wearing inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,809 miles (+1,886)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 158,809 miles
- Test number
- 355349765229
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on sidewall
Pass156,923 miles (+2,283)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 156,923 miles
- Test number
- 583078133279
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass154,640 miles (+3,524)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 154,640 miles
- Test number
- 577115463645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,116 miles (+4,416)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 151,116 miles
- Test number
- 849231417346
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass146,700 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 146,700 miles
- Test number
- 805016016689
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail146,700 miles (+7,069)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,700 miles
- Test number
- 189395007884
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,631 miles (+11,255)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,631 miles
- Test number
- 137576822003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,376 miles (+619)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 128,376 miles
- Test number
- 514220040105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,757 miles (+13,195)3 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,757 miles
- Test number
- 252321938841
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/4018 (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/3518 (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/3518 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass114,562 miles (+15,015)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 114,562 miles
- Test number
- 955748272223
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to record
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/4018 (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,547 miles (+280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 99,547 miles
- Test number
- 379463726694
- AdvisoryOSF tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOSR tyre wearing inner edge
Fail99,267 miles (+14,749)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,267 miles
- Test number
- 148627340782
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/3518 (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/4018 (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOSF tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOSR tyre wearing inner edge
Pass84,518 miles (+18,575)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 84,518 miles
- Test number
- 216062295009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail65,943 miles2 repaired3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,943 miles
- Test number
- 515421294045
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edge
- NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Pass65,943 miles (+18,036)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 65,943 miles
- Test number
- 838301794092
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edge
- NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
Pass47,907 miles (+128)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 47,907 miles
- Test number
- 906775503138
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail47,779 miles (+13,227)4 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,779 miles
- Test number
- 559813203163
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousO/s/f tyre wearing very close to cords on inside edge.
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCenter brake light lense missing
Pass34,552 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 34,552 miles
- Test number
- 568834552112
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteExhaust emissions to clean to register on smoke tester
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge
Questions about L15 SVX
- Does L15 SVX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L15 SVX expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L15 SVX?
- The MOT on L15 SVX expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L15 SVX done?
- L15 SVX was recorded at 158,809 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 9,599 miles a year.
- Has L15 SVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 SVX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on L15 SVX 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 SVX find?
- L15 SVX passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: brake warning device malfunctioning or defective; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front; nearside front tyre cut on sidewall.
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