BMW 120
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L23 EEBMOT history
L23 EEB is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,040 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 131,040 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 EEB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 EEB was last recorded at 131,040 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Apr 2021: 33 miles, lower than 119,921 miles on 25 Jun 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 130,970 miles · 24 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 70 miles
- Average per year
- 7,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,040 miles
- 2025 – 128,379 miles
- 2024 – 128,366 miles
- 2023 – 127,404 miles
- 2022 – 126,600 miles
- 2021 – 124,662 miles
- 2020 – 119,921 miles
- 2019 – 110,339 miles
- 2018 – 96,019 miles
- 2017 – 83,738 miles
- 2016 – 74,928 miles
- 2015 – 61,305 miles
- 2014 – 50,158 miles
- 2013 – 39,213 miles
- 2012 – 30,355 miles
- 2011 – 24,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,040 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear arms - Inner and Outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Underbody and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,040 miles (+70)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 131,040 miles
- Test number
- 511722681515
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear arms - Inner and Outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Underbody and suspension components corroded
Fail130,970 miles (+2,591)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,970 miles
- Test number
- 976236503810
- DangerousFront Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear arms - Inner and Outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Underbody and suspension components corroded
Pass128,379 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 128,379 miles
- Test number
- 997135339920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,366 miles (+962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 128,366 miles
- Test number
- 580255253740
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,404 miles (+804)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 127,404 miles
- Test number
- 766633115213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,600 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 126,600 miles
- Test number
- 994098257766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,599 miles (+1,937)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,599 miles
- Test number
- 583508975383
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass124,662 miles (+124,629)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 124,662 miles
- Test number
- 420224220963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33 miles (-119,888)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33 miles
- Test number
- 604494034798
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have cracks on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,921 miles (+9,582)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 119,921 miles
- Test number
- 148302169820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,339 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 110,339 miles
- Test number
- 400632136573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,321 miles (+14,302)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,321 miles
- Test number
- 846047635003
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass96,019 miles (+12,281)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 96,019 miles
- Test number
- 349054529681
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,738 miles (+8,810)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 83,738 miles
- Test number
- 491523738453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,928 miles (+13,623)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 74,928 miles
- Test number
- 996252737365
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass61,305 miles (+11,147)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 61,305 miles
- Test number
- 255432565195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,158 miles (+10,945)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,158 miles
- Test number
- 635719764105
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass39,213 miles (+8,858)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 39,213 miles
- Test number
- 429453263185
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,355 miles (+6,338)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 30,355 miles
- Test number
- 715985162103
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,017 miles
- Test number
- 896696761109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 EEB
- Does L23 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 EEB is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 EEB?
- The MOT on L23 EEB is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 EEB done?
- L23 EEB was recorded at 131,040 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,198 miles a year.
- Has L23 EEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 EEB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 EEB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L23 EEB find?
- L23 EEB passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.
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