BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L20 LFTMOT history
L20 LFT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 130,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2026
- Mileage
- 130,008 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 LFT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 LFT was last recorded at 130,008 miles on 9 May 2025, 2,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 127,745 miles · 6 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,263 miles
- Average per year
- 7,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,008 miles
- 2023 – 127,745 miles
- 2022 – 124,429 miles
- 2021 – 121,210 miles
- 2020 – 117,366 miles
- 2019 – 105,922 miles
- 2018 – 89,106 miles
- 2017 – 75,314 miles
- 2016 – 64,802 miles
- 2015 – 51,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,008 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Undertrays and covers fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect condition of any parts covered by these
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,008 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 130,008 miles
- Test number
- 191497680638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,745 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 127,745 miles
- Test number
- 911765826496
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect condition of any parts covered by these
Fail127,745 miles (+3,316)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,745 miles
- Test number
- 450713581293
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner edge worn to limit
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect condition of any parts covered by these
Pass124,429 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 124,429 miles
- Test number
- 574470453180
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail124,429 miles (+3,219)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,429 miles
- Test number
- 810100039299
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass121,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2022
- Odometer
- 121,210 miles
- Test number
- 798096734773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,210 miles (+3,844)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,210 miles
- Test number
- 130172419453
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,366 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2021
- Odometer
- 117,366 miles
- Test number
- 368281763741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail117,366 miles (+11,444)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,366 miles
- Test number
- 131705721616
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,922 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2020
- Odometer
- 105,922 miles
- Test number
- 274126749112
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail105,922 miles (+16,816)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,922 miles
- Test number
- 764545845644
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,106 miles (+13,792)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 89,106 miles
- Test number
- 187758929879
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be tested
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp self adjustment does not appear to be working correctly
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass75,314 miles (+10,512)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 75,314 miles
- Test number
- 513147570104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,802 miles (+13,183)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 64,802 miles
- Test number
- 637449803534
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,619 miles
- Test number
- 499432715123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 LFT
- Does L20 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L20 LFT expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L20 LFT?
- The MOT on L20 LFT expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L20 LFT done?
- L20 LFT was recorded at 130,008 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 7,802 miles a year.
- Has L20 LFT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 LFT has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on L20 LFT 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 LFT find?
- L20 LFT passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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