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BMW 120

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L20 SPTMOT history

L20 SPT is a black petrol BMW 120 first used on 10 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2025
Mileage
107,991 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 SPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 SPT was last recorded at 107,991 miles on 24 May 2024, 2,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,293 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,698 miles
Average per year
5,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,991 miles
  • 2023 – 105,293 miles
  • 2022 – 102,582 miles
  • 2021 – 100,008 miles
  • 2020 – 99,990 miles
  • 2019 – 99,313 miles
  • 2018 – 91,990 miles
  • 2017 – 83,172 miles
  • 2016 – 74,525 miles
  • 2015 – 67,121 miles
  • 2014 – 61,286 miles
  • 2013 – 52,727 miles
  • 2012 – 46,825 miles
  • 2011 – 41,840 miles
  • 2010 – 36,740 miles
  • 2009 – 32,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,991 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,991 miles (+2,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    654009817961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,293 miles (+2,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,293 miles
    Test number
    743083737916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass102,582 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,582 miles
    Test number
    227839810402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,581 miles (+2,573)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,581 miles
    Test number
    442732971263
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,008 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    123357471498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass99,990 miles (+677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    212992481778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass99,313 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    972746373756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    101334022583
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail91,990 miles (+8,818)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    199072944559
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,172 miles
    Test number
    780887270902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,172 miles (+8,647)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,172 miles
    Test number
    331758487831
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass74,525 miles (+7,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,525 miles
    Test number
    428500191844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,121 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,121 miles
    Test number
    268358945457
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail67,119 miles (+5,833)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,119 miles
    Test number
    855396445131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail61,286 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,286 miles
    Test number
    618030554103
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s mirror glass discolour

  16. Pass61,286 miles (+8,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,286 miles
    Test number
    659870454149
    • NoteO/s mirror glass discolour

  17. Pass52,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    355659723186
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly perished in tread,,,,,,,offside front tyre badly perished in tread

  18. Pass52,727 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    346139523121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,825 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,825 miles
    Test number
    457380332191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,840 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,840 miles
    Test number
    637466021120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,740 miles (+4,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,740 miles
    Test number
    724360120153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass32,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,009 miles
    Test number
    291611029485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,006 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    143951729173
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Questions about L20 SPT

Does L20 SPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 SPT expired on 27 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 SPT?
The MOT on L20 SPT expired on 27 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 SPT done?
L20 SPT was recorded at 107,991 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
Has L20 SPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 SPT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 SPT 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 SPT find?
L20 SPT passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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