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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L20 ABDMOT history

L20 ABD is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 20 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

L20 ABD grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,980 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ABD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ABD was last recorded at 154,980 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,218 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
762 miles
Average per year
7,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,980 miles
  • 2024 – 134,653 miles
  • 2023 – 114,669 miles
  • 2022 – 104,106 miles
  • 2021 – 86,496 miles
  • 2020 – 84,143 miles
  • 2017 – 84,089 miles
  • 2016 – 81,775 miles
  • 2015 – 79,236 miles
  • 2014 – 75,256 miles
  • 2013 – 66,589 miles
  • 2012 – 54,248 miles
  • 2011 – 45,850 miles
  • 2010 – 34,766 miles
  • 2009 – 19,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,980 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all round (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,980 miles (+762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,980 miles
    Test number
    479524079764
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all round (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail154,218 miles (+19,565)15 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,218 miles
    Test number
    465948405467
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting on inner ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting on inner ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault lamp on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass134,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,653 miles
    Test number
    273644462370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,653 miles (+19,984)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,653 miles
    Test number
    107873480990
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass114,669 miles (+10,563)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,669 miles
    Test number
    349949266833
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,106 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    811767463052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,104 miles (+17,608)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    560806276152
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,496 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    383172527262
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail86,487 miles (+2,344)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,487 miles
    Test number
    680545823777
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,143 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    557738161663
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail84,143 miles (+54)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    906827568414
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass84,089 miles (+2,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    522821286363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass81,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    625955706869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,775 miles (+2,539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,775 miles
    Test number
    258677063659
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass79,236 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    717695126857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail79,236 miles (+3,980)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,236 miles
    Test number
    144576606010
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass75,256 miles (+8,667)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    486640994213
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass66,589 miles (+12,341)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,589 miles
    Test number
    908154763162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,248 miles (+8,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,248 miles
    Test number
    529570272061
    • 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)

  20. Pass45,850 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    225230971058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,766 miles (+15,035)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    351784160041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    181716069010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 ABD

Does L20 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ABD is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ABD?
The MOT on L20 ABD is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ABD done?
L20 ABD was recorded at 154,980 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 7,781 miles a year.
Has L20 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ABD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 ABD 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 L20 ABD find?
L20 ABD passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all round; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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