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BMW 114

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L20 LAOMOT history

L20 LAO is a black petrol BMW 114 first used on 29 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L20 LAO black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,290 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
114
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LAO was last recorded at 125,290 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 11,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,947 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,343 miles
Average per year
11,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,290 miles
  • 2024 – 113,947 miles
  • 2023 – 104,869 miles
  • 2022 – 90,459 miles
  • 2021 – 78,290 miles
  • 2020 – 65,603 miles
  • 2019 – 49,296 miles
  • 2018 – 35,262 miles
  • 2017 – 27,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,290 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,290 miles
    Test number
    827152750580
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail125,290 miles (+11,343)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,290 miles
    Test number
    575947687521
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass113,947 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    283050241133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    141571660823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,869 miles (+14,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    175643628699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass90,459 miles (+12,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,459 miles
    Test number
    137605053390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass78,290 miles (+12,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,290 miles
    Test number
    793479086959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass65,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    607700714008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,603 miles (+16,307)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    646377420544
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass49,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    248326604094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail49,296 miles (+14,034)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    776412904521
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass35,262 miles (+7,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,262 miles
    Test number
    377744503190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass27,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    100532767991
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L20 LAO

Does L20 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LAO is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 LAO?
The MOT on L20 LAO is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 LAO done?
L20 LAO was recorded at 125,290 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 11,436 miles a year.
Has L20 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LAO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 LAO 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 LAO find?
L20 LAO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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