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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L23 LLWMOT history

L23 LLW is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 45,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L23 LLW silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
45,159 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LLW was last recorded at 45,159 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 9,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,768 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,391 miles
Average per year
2,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,159 miles
  • 2025 – 35,768 miles
  • 2024 – 24,865 miles
  • 2023 – 22,015 miles
  • 2022 – 21,224 miles
  • 2021 – 20,625 miles
  • 2020 – 20,209 miles
  • 2019 – 19,760 miles
  • 2018 – 19,477 miles
  • 2017 – 18,834 miles
  • 2016 – 17,866 miles
  • 2015 – 16,340 miles
  • 2013 – 13,919 miles
  • 2012 – 11,633 miles
  • 2011 – 9,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    411490792533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail45,155 miles (+9,387)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,155 miles
    Test number
    550062428226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass35,768 miles (+10,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    123795963487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer tread edge slightly worn
  4. Pass24,865 miles (+2,850)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    24,865 miles
    Test number
    975128637905
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass22,015 miles (+791)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    22,015 miles
    Test number
    319883821485
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass21,224 miles (+599)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    21,224 miles
    Test number
    400993409073
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass20,625 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    20,625 miles
    Test number
    847300820604
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail20,625 miles (+416)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,625 miles
    Test number
    342010117698
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass20,209 miles (+449)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,209 miles
    Test number
    933403528533
    • MinorOffside Windscreen 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner tyres wearing
  10. Pass19,760 miles (+283)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    19,760 miles
    Test number
    848633361376
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass19,477 miles (+643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,477 miles
    Test number
    167935860366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass18,834 miles (+968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,834 miles
    Test number
    869265305055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner tyres edges slightly wearing
  13. Pass17,866 miles (+1,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,866 miles
    Test number
    287804773992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre edges wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly wearing on edges
  14. Pass16,340 miles (+2,421)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,340 miles
    Test number
    595940155038
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
  15. Pass13,919 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    13,919 miles
    Test number
    549927613217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,633 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,633 miles
    Test number
    525628172138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,177 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,177 miles
    Test number
    335629552062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,013 miles
    Test number
    196705551050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LLW

Does L23 LLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LLW is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LLW?
The MOT on L23 LLW is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LLW done?
L23 LLW was recorded at 45,159 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 2,418 miles a year.
Has L23 LLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LLW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 LLW 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 LLW find?
L23 LLW passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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