
BMW 1 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L23 LHOMOT history
L23 LHO is a silver diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 6 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 105,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 105,998 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 LHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 6 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 LHO was last recorded at 105,998 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,998 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,998 miles
- 2025 – 90,597 miles
- 2024 – 79,135 miles
- 2023 – 72,587 miles
- 2022 – 66,034 miles
- 2021 – 56,588 miles
- 2020 – 48,878 miles
- 2019 – 41,457 miles
- 2018 – 35,634 miles
- 2017 – 27,739 miles
- 2016 – 20,511 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip front screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished/cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,998 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 105,998 miles
- Test number
- 150868233185
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished/cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail105,998 miles (+13)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,998 miles
- Test number
- 464305446307
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed chords exposed + bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished/cracking slightly (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail105,985 miles (+15,388)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,985 miles
- Test number
- 811655818650
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,597 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 90,597 miles
- Test number
- 619472944749
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail90,596 miles (+11,461)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,596 miles
- Test number
- 438445443492
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass79,135 miles (+6,548)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 79,135 miles
- Test number
- 665950337635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,587 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 72,587 miles
- Test number
- 878944519649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail72,587 miles (+6,553)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,587 miles
- Test number
- 469049157737
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,034 miles (+9,446)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 66,034 miles
- Test number
- 179469881599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,588 miles (+7,710)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 56,588 miles
- Test number
- 309374950176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,878 miles (+7,421)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 48,878 miles
- Test number
- 279733515086
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass41,457 miles (+5,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 41,457 miles
- Test number
- 828768500868
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass35,634 miles (+7,895)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 35,634 miles
- Test number
- 672189717406
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to limit
Pass27,739 miles (+7,228)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 27,739 miles
- Test number
- 204864508906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 20,511 miles
- Test number
- 663829499659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 LHO
- Does L23 LHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LHO is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 LHO?
- The MOT on L23 LHO is valid until 20 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 LHO done?
- L23 LHO was recorded at 105,998 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,423 miles a year.
- Has L23 LHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 LHO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 LHO 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 LHO find?
- L23 LHO passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip front screen; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted rim slightly buckled; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished/cracking slightly.
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