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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L23 ENGMOT history

L23 ENG is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 17 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 106,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L23 ENG white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,054 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ENG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ENG was last recorded at 106,054 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 11,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,846 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,208 miles
Average per year
8,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,054 miles
  • 2025 – 94,846 miles
  • 2024 – 85,984 miles
  • 2023 – 68,870 miles
  • 2022 – 66,093 miles
  • 2021 – 61,359 miles
  • 2020 – 52,560 miles
  • 2019 – 44,832 miles
  • 2018 – 33,071 miles
  • 2017 – 22,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,054 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Foam Bump Stop deteriorated
  • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,054 miles (+11,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,054 miles
    Test number
    559194534931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Foam Bump Stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass94,846 miles (+8,862)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,846 miles
    Test number
    472176875988
    • MinorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRun flat tyres fitted to front, non run flats fitted to rear.

  3. Pass85,984 miles (+6,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,984 miles
    Test number
    928989817252
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass79,396 miles (+10,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,396 miles
    Test number
    287283293305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass68,870 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,870 miles
    Test number
    305159763577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,093 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,093 miles
    Test number
    751752284528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,359 miles (+8,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    562601412953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2.5mm and tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass52,560 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    909492154096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,832 miles (+11,761)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,832 miles
    Test number
    477565486093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,071 miles (+10,564)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,071 miles
    Test number
    698996073603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    22,507 miles
    Test number
    859391670886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 ENG

Does L23 ENG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ENG is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ENG?
The MOT on L23 ENG is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ENG done?
L23 ENG was recorded at 106,054 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,941 miles a year.
Has L23 ENG ever failed its MOT?
No. L23 ENG has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L23 ENG 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 ENG find?
L23 ENG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear foam bump stop deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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