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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L1 KCVMOT history

L1 KCV is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L1 KCV silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,613 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 KCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 KCV was last recorded at 143,613 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 7,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,848 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,765 miles
Average per year
7,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,613 miles
  • 2025 – 135,848 miles
  • 2024 – 123,689 miles
  • 2021 – 119,727 miles
  • 2020 – 113,193 miles
  • 2019 – 104,328 miles
  • 2018 – 92,500 miles
  • 2017 – 88,404 miles
  • 2016 – 81,367 miles
  • 2015 – 72,086 miles
  • 2014 – 63,403 miles
  • 2013 – 46,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,613 miles
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,613 miles (+7,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,613 miles
    Test number
    779794042858
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass135,848 miles (+12,159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,848 miles
    Test number
    486862885333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,689 miles (+3,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,689 miles
    Test number
    730780578517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass119,727 miles (+6,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,727 miles
    Test number
    593521548792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass113,193 miles (+8,865)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,193 miles
    Test number
    396359995286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,328 miles (+11,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,328 miles
    Test number
    441463277394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald inner edge also cuts on inner wall 215/40 18
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass92,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    156764610859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,500 miles (+4,096)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    594421882667
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass88,404 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,404 miles
    Test number
    317087920571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,367 miles (+9,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    124992863291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In the middle (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in the middle (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass72,086 miles (+8,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,086 miles
    Test number
    548454150875
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  12. Pass63,403 miles (+16,888)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    489806534386
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on edges.
    • NoteDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
  13. Pass46,515 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,515 miles
    Test number
    327408733357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,506 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    106992733310
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L1 KCV

Does L1 KCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 KCV is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 KCV?
The MOT on L1 KCV is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 KCV done?
L1 KCV was recorded at 143,613 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,629 miles a year.
Has L1 KCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 KCV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L1 KCV 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 L1 KCV find?
L1 KCV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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