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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L20 MHCMOT history

L20 MHC is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

L20 MHC white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
171,828 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MHC was last recorded at 171,828 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 6,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,781 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,047 miles
Average per year
6,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,828 miles
  • 2025 – 165,781 miles
  • 2024 – 158,827 miles
  • 2023 – 153,260 miles
  • 2022 – 149,490 miles
  • 2021 – 146,231 miles
  • 2020 – 143,395 miles
  • 2019 – 140,230 miles
  • 2018 – 137,484 miles
  • 2017 – 133,281 miles
  • 2016 – 129,666 miles
  • 2015 – 115,550 miles
  • 2014 – 89,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    171,828 miles
    Test number
    361533222304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,828 miles (+6,047)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,828 miles
    Test number
    471676097654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass165,781 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    165,781 miles
    Test number
    399486612970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,827 miles (+5,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,827 miles
    Test number
    829679109511
    • 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))

  5. Pass153,260 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    153,260 miles
    Test number
    880634168976
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail153,239 miles (+3,749)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,239 miles
    Test number
    667081816409
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass149,490 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,490 miles
    Test number
    163054195550
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass146,231 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,231 miles
    Test number
    964800777374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,395 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,395 miles
    Test number
    423083173575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail143,342 miles (+3,112)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,342 miles
    Test number
    751324369040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass140,230 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,230 miles
    Test number
    470593963015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,189 miles (+2,705)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,189 miles
    Test number
    924551511900
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass137,484 miles (+4,203)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    137,484 miles
    Test number
    136583860947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,281 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    133,281 miles
    Test number
    832280227093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,112 miles (+3,446)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,112 miles
    Test number
    974877620554
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass129,666 miles (+14,116)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,666 miles
    Test number
    699592759203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,550 miles (+26,510)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,550 miles
    Test number
    885000395192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass89,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    246205494110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 MHC

Does L20 MHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MHC is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 MHC?
The MOT on L20 MHC 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 MHC done?
L20 MHC was recorded at 171,828 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 6,964 miles a year.
Has L20 MHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MHC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 MHC 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 MHC find?
L20 MHC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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