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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L22 DCFMOT history

L22 DCF is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,472 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 DCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 DCF was last recorded at 97,472 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 15,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,377 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,095 miles
Average per year
6,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,472 miles
  • 2025 – 82,377 miles
  • 2024 – 72,147 miles
  • 2023 – 68,128 miles
  • 2022 – 62,629 miles
  • 2021 – 58,866 miles
  • 2020 – 57,565 miles
  • 2019 – 54,000 miles
  • 2018 – 45,940 miles
  • 2017 – 38,359 miles
  • 2016 – 31,284 miles
  • 2015 – 22,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,472 miles (+15,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    225019851870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass82,377 miles (+10,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    266341777579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass72,147 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    306114778061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,145 miles (+68)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,145 miles
    Test number
    946199771009
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass72,077 miles (+3,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    479115413506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm
  6. Pass68,128 miles (+5,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    987204285494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass62,629 miles (+3,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,629 miles
    Test number
    431502817830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush has slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush has slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass58,866 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    522180431941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,565 miles (+3,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    265332163991
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smear
  10. Pass54,000 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    975446263088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail53,967 miles (+8,027)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    772052684168
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass45,940 miles (+7,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,940 miles
    Test number
    200954217936
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on sidewalls but not yet showing cords (205/55/16
  13. Pass38,359 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,359 miles
    Test number
    918871378349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,284 miles (+8,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,284 miles
    Test number
    181133544572
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear slightly.
  15. Pass22,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,823 miles
    Test number
    247801625469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 DCF

Does L22 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 DCF is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 DCF?
The MOT on L22 DCF is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 DCF done?
L22 DCF was recorded at 97,472 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 6,717 miles a year.
Has L22 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 DCF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 DCF 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 L22 DCF find?
L22 DCF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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