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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L20 LEPMOT history

L20 LEP is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,723 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LEP was last recorded at 67,723 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,610 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,113 miles
Average per year
4,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,723 miles
  • 2024 – 63,610 miles
  • 2023 – 59,605 miles
  • 2022 – 55,468 miles
  • 2021 – 51,082 miles
  • 2020 – 48,079 miles
  • 2019 – 42,837 miles
  • 2018 – 37,230 miles
  • 2017 – 30,570 miles
  • 2016 – 26,787 miles
  • 2015 – 24,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,723 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,723 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,723 miles
    Test number
    697259978657
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass63,610 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    244229327531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass59,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    917106738734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,605 miles (+4,137)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,605 miles
    Test number
    976169886444
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass55,468 miles (+4,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    479381152361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  6. Pass51,082 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    116078825365
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,079 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,079 miles
    Test number
    928075838194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,837 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    674898492630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    674427539238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,230 miles (+1,960)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    595162829407
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass35,270 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,270 miles
    Test number
    945697998040
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  12. Fail35,189 miles (+4,619)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,189 miles
    Test number
    133854183222
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  13. Pass30,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    361176008624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,570 miles (+3,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,570 miles
    Test number
    881579086385
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass26,787 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    26,787 miles
    Test number
    405348640413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,663 miles
    Test number
    309163645188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 LEP

Does L20 LEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LEP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 LEP?
The MOT on L20 LEP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 LEP done?
L20 LEP was recorded at 67,723 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 4,073 miles a year.
Has L20 LEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LEP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 LEP 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 LEP find?
L20 LEP passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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