
BMW X1
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
L20 PWLMOT history
L20 PWL is a black diesel BMW X1 first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 46,377 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 46,377 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 PWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X1
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 PWL was last recorded at 46,377 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,185 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,192 miles
- Average per year
- 2,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,377 miles
- 2025 – 42,185 miles
- 2024 – 35,827 miles
- 2022 – 35,275 miles
- 2021 – 32,349 miles
- 2018 – 30,866 miles
- 2017 – 27,581 miles
- 2016 – 22,628 miles
- 2015 – 19,008 miles
- 2014 – 17,500 miles
- 2013 – 12,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,377 miles (+4,192)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 46,377 miles
- Test number
- 291077343725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 42,185 miles
- Test number
- 844368694970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,185 miles (+6,358)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,185 miles
- Test number
- 261463039431
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Pass35,827 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 35,827 miles
- Test number
- 556534469304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,785 miles (+510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 35,785 miles
- Test number
- 150442688057
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass35,275 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 35,275 miles
- Test number
- 748702846419
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass32,349 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 32,349 miles
- Test number
- 541101965970
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail32,349 miles (+1,483)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,349 miles
- Test number
- 582554075953
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass30,866 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 30,866 miles
- Test number
- 940244237261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail30,866 miles (+3,285)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,866 miles
- Test number
- 434635235795
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,581 miles (+4,953)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 27,581 miles
- Test number
- 726839850068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,628 miles (+3,620)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 22,628 miles
- Test number
- 460436384963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,008 miles (+1,508)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 19,008 miles
- Test number
- 868952155012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,500 miles (+4,793)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 17,500 miles
- Test number
- 627151764245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,707 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 12,707 miles
- Test number
- 336062663449
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L20 PWL
- Does L20 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PWL is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 PWL?
- The MOT on L20 PWL is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 PWL done?
- L20 PWL was recorded at 46,377 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,578 miles a year.
- Has L20 PWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 PWL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 PWL 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 PWL find?
- L20 PWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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