BMW 120
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L23 JLDMOT history
L23 JLD is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,745 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 96,745 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,059 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 JLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 JLD was last recorded at 96,745 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,073 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,672 miles
- Average per year
- 6,059 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,745 miles
- 2024 – 94,073 miles
- 2023 – 87,435 miles
- 2022 – 83,255 miles
- 2021 – 80,710 miles
- 2020 – 78,004 miles
- 2019 – 74,958 miles
- 2018 – 69,987 miles
- 2017 – 48,347 miles
- 2016 – 38,391 miles
- 2015 – 30,239 miles
- 2014 – 25,169 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,745 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,745 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 96,745 miles
- Test number
- 923589262354
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail96,745 miles (+2,672)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,745 miles
- Test number
- 187808104560
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass94,073 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 94,073 miles
- Test number
- 671448739621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail94,073 miles (+6,638)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,073 miles
- Test number
- 538937536788
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass87,435 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 87,435 miles
- Test number
- 511312313721
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail87,433 miles (+4,178)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,433 miles
- Test number
- 290688461776
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass83,255 miles (+2,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 83,255 miles
- Test number
- 623762558947
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass80,710 miles (+2,706)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 80,710 miles
- Test number
- 614805457554
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 78,004 miles
- Test number
- 847794584565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,004 miles (+3,046)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,004 miles
- Test number
- 582543182419
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass74,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,958 miles
- Test number
- 507746373008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,958 miles (+4,971)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,958 miles
- Test number
- 269635804632
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,987 miles (+7,790)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 69,987 miles
- Test number
- 880778831422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,197 miles (+13,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,197 miles
- Test number
- 834300086059
- 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)
Pass48,347 miles (+9,956)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 48,347 miles
- Test number
- 572448653330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,391 miles (+8,152)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 38,391 miles
- Test number
- 152036284144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,239 miles (+5,070)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 30,239 miles
- Test number
- 145853415017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 25,169 miles
- Test number
- 219025854073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 JLD
- Does L23 JLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JLD is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L23 JLD?
- The MOT on L23 JLD is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 JLD done?
- L23 JLD was recorded at 96,745 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
- Has L23 JLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 JLD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 JLD 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 JLD find?
- L23 JLD passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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