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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L20 LEYMOT history

L20 LEY is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 58,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
58,126 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LEY was last recorded at 58,126 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,733 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,393 miles
Average per year
2,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,126 miles
  • 2025 – 55,733 miles
  • 2024 – 53,269 miles
  • 2023 – 50,596 miles
  • 2022 – 48,365 miles
  • 2021 – 46,111 miles
  • 2020 – 44,155 miles
  • 2019 – 41,285 miles
  • 2018 – 37,466 miles
  • 2017 – 33,631 miles
  • 2016 – 31,269 miles
  • 2015 – 27,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,126 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to inside wall (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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,126 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    58,126 miles
    Test number
    892173931401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to inside wall (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass55,733 miles (+2,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,733 miles
    Test number
    943825928132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass53,269 miles (+2,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    188345365979
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,596 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,596 miles
    Test number
    489746336079
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass48,365 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    104967911136
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted

  6. Pass46,111 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,111 miles
    Test number
    965842557751
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Pass44,155 miles (+2,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,155 miles
    Test number
    322111743862
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass41,285 miles (+3,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    698511516224
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass37,466 miles (+3,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    214748821816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass33,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,631 miles
    Test number
    852057033894
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Fail33,631 miles (+2,362)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,631 miles
    Test number
    563259022598
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass31,269 miles (+3,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,269 miles
    Test number
    501580308697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted engine cover fitted

  13. Pass27,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,984 miles
    Test number
    425586905167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 LEY

Does L20 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LEY is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LEY?
The MOT on L20 LEY is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 LEY done?
L20 LEY was recorded at 58,126 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,744 miles a year.
Has L20 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LEY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on L20 LEY 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 LEY find?
L20 LEY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to inside wall.

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