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Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L23 EJEMOT history

L23 EJE is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 14 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 128,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L23 EJE blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
128,927 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 EJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 EJE was last recorded at 128,927 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 7,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,953 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,974 miles
Average per year
6,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,927 miles
  • 2025 – 120,953 miles
  • 2024 – 118,523 miles
  • 2023 – 115,779 miles
  • 2022 – 113,421 miles
  • 2021 – 109,064 miles
  • 2020 – 106,012 miles
  • 2019 – 101,303 miles
  • 2018 – 99,898 miles
  • 2017 – 86,845 miles
  • 2016 – 66,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine covers and under-trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,927 miles (+7,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    128,927 miles
    Test number
    284905839561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass120,953 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,953 miles
    Test number
    360038342982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,523 miles
    Test number
    776892799372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,521 miles (+2,742)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,521 miles
    Test number
    196153774388
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass115,779 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    648373555129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,776 miles (+2,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,776 miles
    Test number
    621144244132
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass113,421 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,421 miles
    Test number
    647264966325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,064 miles
    Test number
    116597064629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,064 miles (+3,052)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,064 miles
    Test number
    861718791653
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass106,012 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,012 miles
    Test number
    391754669686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,303 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,303 miles
    Test number
    282609002405
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
  12. Fail101,301 miles (+1,403)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    694464145108
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing i in all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  13. Pass99,898 miles (+13,053)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    826979360392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,845 miles (+20,600)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    361909832906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    416111754903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 EJE

Does L23 EJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 EJE is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 EJE?
The MOT on L23 EJE is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 EJE done?
L23 EJE was recorded at 128,927 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 6,196 miles a year.
Has L23 EJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 EJE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 EJE 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 L23 EJE find?
L23 EJE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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