BMW 120
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L20 GNMMOT history
L20 GNM is a silver petrol BMW 120 first used on 21 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,314 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 87,314 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,034 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 GNM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 21 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 GNM was last recorded at 87,314 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,207 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,107 miles
- Average per year
- 5,034 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,314 miles
- 2025 – 84,207 miles
- 2024 – 81,981 miles
- 2023 – 81,250 miles
- 2022 – 79,135 miles
- 2021 – 78,026 miles
- 2020 – 74,744 miles
- 2018 – 61,085 miles
- 2017 – 45,467 miles
- 2016 – 42,231 miles
- 2015 – 37,468 miles
- 2014 – 30,870 miles
- 2013 – 25,092 miles
- 2012 – 18,694 miles
- 2011 – 14,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,314 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
N/s/f tyre worn to second layer of compound on inner shoulder.
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,314 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 87,314 miles
- Test number
- 687223515155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail87,314 miles (+3,107)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,314 miles
- Test number
- 704862911709
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,207 miles (+2,226)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 84,207 miles
- Test number
- 370255656375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,981 miles (+731)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,981 miles
- Test number
- 808482067609
- Advisory2 X REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryREAR SUB FRAME CORRODED
Pass81,250 miles (+2,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 81,250 miles
- Test number
- 841759642183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,135 miles (+1,109)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 79,135 miles
- Test number
- 732817912011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,026 miles (+3,282)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 78,026 miles
- Test number
- 560571672863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,744 miles (+13,659)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 74,744 miles
- Test number
- 814930934173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,085 miles (+9,901)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 61,085 miles
- Test number
- 781332515061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,184 miles (+5,717)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 51,184 miles
- Test number
- 224128994346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,467 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 45,467 miles
- Test number
- 716648886699
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test
Pass42,231 miles (+4,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 42,231 miles
- Test number
- 949405842056
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,468 miles (+6,598)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 37,468 miles
- Test number
- 438766147781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,870 miles (+34)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 30,870 miles
- Test number
- 637016894211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteTyre pressure warning message on
Pass30,836 miles (+407)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 30,836 miles
- Test number
- 677067644278
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine poor running
- NoteEngine warning eml light on
Pass30,429 miles (+1)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 30,429 miles
- Test number
- 145208124294
- DangerousN/s/f tyre worn to second layer of compound on inner shoulder.
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on shoulders.
Fail30,428 miles (+5,336)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,428 miles
- Test number
- 976987724236
- DangerousN/s/f tyre worn to second layer of compound on inner shoulder.
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on shoulders.
Pass25,092 miles (+6,398)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 25,092 miles
- Test number
- 377934133457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 18,694 miles
- Test number
- 438444212244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,694 miles (+4,320)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,694 miles
- Test number
- 966534112272
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass14,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 14,374 miles
- Test number
- 167661321315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 GNM
- Does L20 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 GNM is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 GNM?
- The MOT on L20 GNM is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 GNM done?
- L20 GNM was recorded at 87,314 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,034 miles a year.
- Has L20 GNM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 GNM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 GNM 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 GNM find?
- L20 GNM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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