BMW 120
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L18 NBRMOT history
L18 NBR is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 5 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 205,439 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 205,439 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,563 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 NBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 5 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 NBR was last recorded at 205,439 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 204,237 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,202 miles
- Average per year
- 12,563 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 205,439 miles
- 2024 – 204,237 miles
- 2023 – 192,314 miles
- 2022 – 175,933 miles
- 2021 – 157,358 miles
- 2020 – 142,280 miles
- 2019 – 129,652 miles
- 2018 – 125,940 miles
- 2017 – 103,892 miles
- 2016 – 90,995 miles
- 2015 – 68,806 miles
- 2014 – 60,153 miles
- 2013 – 48,512 miles
- 2012 – 34,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,439 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,439 miles (+1,202)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 205,439 miles
- Test number
- 171012642321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,237 miles (+11,923)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 204,237 miles
- Test number
- 622813156790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,314 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 192,314 miles
- Test number
- 202167367781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,289 miles (+16,356)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,289 miles
- Test number
- 333458537368
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass175,933 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 175,933 miles
- Test number
- 424983480321
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail175,929 miles (+18,571)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,929 miles
- Test number
- 201457135903
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass157,358 miles (+15,078)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 157,358 miles
- Test number
- 697022130826
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights wet inside
- AdvisoryParkbrake only just passed 16%
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully check several components
Pass142,280 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,280 miles
- Test number
- 417748775381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short piece going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp cloudy/ condensation
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short piece going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,276 miles (+12,624)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,276 miles
- Test number
- 989555799437
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short piece going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp cloudy/ condensation
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short piece going to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass129,652 miles (+3,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 129,652 miles
- Test number
- 196643391372
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,940 miles (+22,048)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 125,940 miles
- Test number
- 437297063748
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,892 miles (+12,897)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,892 miles
- Test number
- 527054489183
- AdvisoryRattling noise from inside exhaust on idle
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass90,995 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 90,995 miles
- Test number
- 317884020937
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail90,995 miles (+22,189)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,995 miles
- Test number
- 559092691109
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass68,806 miles (+8,653)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,806 miles
- Test number
- 626621535183
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,153 miles (+11,641)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,153 miles
- Test number
- 289195034122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,512 miles (+14,123)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 48,512 miles
- Test number
- 818240853191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 34,389 miles
- Test number
- 775992132144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 NBR
- Does L18 NBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NBR is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L18 NBR?
- The MOT on L18 NBR is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 NBR done?
- L18 NBR was recorded at 205,439 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 12,563 miles a year.
- Has L18 NBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 NBR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 NBR 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 NBR find?
- L18 NBR passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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