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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.

L23 LHO silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass105,998 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass79,135 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,135 miles
    Test number
    665950337635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass56,588 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    309374950176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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
  14. Pass27,739 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,739 miles
    Test number
    204864508906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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