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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L23 JKMMOT history

L23 JKM is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 22 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L23 JKM white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,418 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 JKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 JKM was last recorded at 121,418 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,413 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,418 miles
  • 2025 – 114,128 miles
  • 2024 – 104,558 miles
  • 2023 – 93,643 miles
  • 2022 – 79,141 miles
  • 2021 – 66,855 miles
  • 2020 – 58,008 miles
  • 2019 – 47,989 miles
  • 2018 – 37,710 miles
  • 2017 – 30,225 miles
  • 2016 – 22,634 miles
  • 2015 – 18,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,418 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,418 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,418 miles
    Test number
    193372522037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,413 miles (+7,285)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,413 miles
    Test number
    892728078001
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass114,128 miles (+9,570)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,128 miles
    Test number
    120485385729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,558 miles (+10,915)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    474019763106
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing unevenly on edges
  5. Pass93,643 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,643 miles
    Test number
    580999462301
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail93,642 miles (+14,501)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    185955956803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass79,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    587684451444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail79,141 miles (+12,286)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    816994289958
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass66,855 miles (+8,847)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    790975142453
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass58,008 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    517199368795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,989 miles (+10,279)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,989 miles
    Test number
    973348581222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,710 miles (+7,485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,710 miles
    Test number
    357230252739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,225 miles (+7,591)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,225 miles
    Test number
    119390274660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,634 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,634 miles
    Test number
    667351870429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,445 miles
    Test number
    599799394646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 JKM

Does L23 JKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JKM is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 JKM?
The MOT on L23 JKM is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 JKM done?
L23 JKM was recorded at 121,418 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 9,476 miles a year.
Has L23 JKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 JKM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 JKM 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 JKM find?
L23 JKM passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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