BMW logo

BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L20 ONNMOT history

L20 ONN is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

L20 ONN black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,188 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,622 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L20 ONN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ONN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ONN was last recorded at 95,188 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 3,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,104 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,084 miles
Average per year
7,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,188 miles
  • 2024 – 92,104 miles
  • 2023 – 88,615 miles
  • 2022 – 81,020 miles
  • 2021 – 69,479 miles
  • 2020 – 62,929 miles
  • 2019 – 58,287 miles
  • 2018 – 49,209 miles
  • 2017 – 40,583 miles
  • 2016 – 26,078 miles
  • 2015 – 15,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,188 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,188 miles (+3,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    860601864180
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass92,104 miles (+3,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,104 miles
    Test number
    822136832573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass88,615 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    128518313804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Fail88,571 miles (+7,551)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    585222328212
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight condensation (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass81,020 miles (+11,541)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    970035992745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,479 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    290970384723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,929 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,929 miles
    Test number
    836561743689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,287 miles (+9,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    824868816735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass49,209 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,209 miles
    Test number
    982132900143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,583 miles (+14,505)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,583 miles
    Test number
    203801149776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,078 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    193591154547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,895 miles (+8,146)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    23,895 miles
    Test number
    712728488166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,749 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,749 miles
    Test number
    908428145146
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L20 ONN

Does L20 ONN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ONN is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 ONN?
The MOT on L20 ONN is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ONN done?
L20 ONN was recorded at 95,188 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 7,622 miles a year.
Has L20 ONN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ONN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 ONN 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 ONN find?
L20 ONN passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

Browse all L20O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.