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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L18 BJYMOT history

L18 BJY is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 7 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,474 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BJY was last recorded at 119,474 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,934 miles · 26 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,540 miles
Average per year
6,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,474 miles
  • 2025 – 113,934 miles
  • 2024 – 110,370 miles
  • 2023 – 106,133 miles
  • 2022 – 97,208 miles
  • 2021 – 88,890 miles
  • 2020 – 83,811 miles
  • 2019 – 79,510 miles
  • 2018 – 68,349 miles
  • 2016 – 54,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    462939206485
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail119,474 miles (+5,540)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    846448853152
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor rod missing (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,934 miles (+3,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,934 miles
    Test number
    104120583550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,370 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    132235483416
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail110,365 miles (+4,232)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,365 miles
    Test number
    886552123134
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass106,133 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,133 miles
    Test number
    545630981856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,126 miles (+7,918)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,126 miles
    Test number
    885705718595
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  8. Pass97,208 miles (+8,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,208 miles
    Test number
    304298321381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,890 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,890 miles
    Test number
    162981733424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,811 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,811 miles
    Test number
    357587312889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,510 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,510 miles
    Test number
    475880503475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,509 miles (+11,160)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    514758837327
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass68,349 miles (+14,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,349 miles
    Test number
    134847244342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass54,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,144 miles
    Test number
    993027518077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BJY

Does L18 BJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BJY is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BJY?
The MOT on L18 BJY is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BJY done?
L18 BJY was recorded at 119,474 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,781 miles a year.
Has L18 BJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BJY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 BJY 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 L18 BJY find?
L18 BJY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face.

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