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Nissan Qashqai

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L20 BCRMOT history

L20 BCR is a black diesel Nissan Qashqai first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 169,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

L20 BCR black Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,287 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BCR was last recorded at 169,287 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 13,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,159 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,128 miles
Average per year
9,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,287 miles
  • 2025 – 156,159 miles
  • 2024 – 142,507 miles
  • 2023 – 134,694 miles
  • 2022 – 126,423 miles
  • 2021 – 117,402 miles
  • 2020 – 109,907 miles
  • 2019 – 102,659 miles
  • 2018 – 94,734 miles
  • 2017 – 84,611 miles
  • 2016 – 75,301 miles
  • 2015 – 68,930 miles
  • 2014 – 62,424 miles
  • 2013 – 52,452 miles
  • 2012 – 41,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,287 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 (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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,287 miles (+13,128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,287 miles
    Test number
    375096404129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass156,159 miles (+13,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,159 miles
    Test number
    958165134259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,507 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,507 miles
    Test number
    151777012973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail142,507 miles (+7,813)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,507 miles
    Test number
    458442001930
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,694 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,694 miles
    Test number
    242176774602
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail134,694 miles (+8,271)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,694 miles
    Test number
    680322436866
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass126,423 miles (+28)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,423 miles
    Test number
    122892316266
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail126,395 miles (+8,993)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,395 miles
    Test number
    675247634945
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass117,402 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,402 miles
    Test number
    984428693656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,907 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    793794315044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail109,838 miles (+7,179)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,838 miles
    Test number
    646088342690
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,659 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,659 miles
    Test number
    734505185578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail102,654 miles (+7,920)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,654 miles
    Test number
    211342559802
    • DangerousCentral Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass94,734 miles (+10,123)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    858942190017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,611 miles (+9,310)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,611 miles
    Test number
    349644139944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,301 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,301 miles
    Test number
    574722825574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,930 miles (+6,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,930 miles
    Test number
    183064619130
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

  18. Pass62,424 miles (+9,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,424 miles
    Test number
    396011834308
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,452 miles (+10,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,452 miles
    Test number
    186536203305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,537 miles
    Test number
    729130112374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 BCR

Does L20 BCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BCR is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BCR?
The MOT on L20 BCR is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BCR done?
L20 BCR was recorded at 169,287 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 9,198 miles a year.
Has L20 BCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BCR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 BCR 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 BCR find?
L20 BCR passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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