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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L24 TREMOT history

L24 TRE is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L24 TRE grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,390 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 TRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 TRE was last recorded at 82,390 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 5,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Dec 2020: 49,564 miles, lower than 49,570 miles on 23 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,559 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,831 miles
Average per year
5,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,390 miles
  • 2025 – 76,559 miles
  • 2024 – 71,421 miles
  • 2023 – 64,468 miles
  • 2022 – 53,012 miles
  • 2020 – 49,564 miles
  • 2019 – 46,218 miles
  • 2018 – 40,744 miles
  • 2017 – 37,756 miles
  • 2016 – 34,140 miles
  • 2015 – 29,723 miles
  • 2014 – 23,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,390 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,390 miles (+5,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,390 miles
    Test number
    345944219010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass76,559 miles (+5,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    312449944833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass71,421 miles (+6,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,421 miles
    Test number
    670538862380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass64,468 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    825481985844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,259 miles (+11,247)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    719192133479
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slight wear on inner edge
  6. Pass53,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,012 miles
    Test number
    335520988322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,010 miles (+3,446)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,010 miles
    Test number
    877556711159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass49,564 miles (-6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,564 miles
    Test number
    469651984053
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail49,570 miles (+3,352)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,570 miles
    Test number
    150228942564
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass46,218 miles (+5,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    469202539804
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass40,744 miles (+2,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,744 miles
    Test number
    572768765818
    • AdvisoryCrack in high level brake light unit no white light visable
    • AdvisorySlight smearing on front wipers
  12. Pass37,756 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,756 miles
    Test number
    506339601874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,140 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,140 miles
    Test number
    866720036868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,723 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,723 miles
    Test number
    605722978712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,377 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,377 miles
    Test number
    569580644274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L24 TRE

Does L24 TRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 TRE is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 TRE?
The MOT on L24 TRE is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 TRE done?
L24 TRE was recorded at 82,390 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,105 miles a year.
Has L24 TRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 TRE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L24 TRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L24 TRE find?
L24 TRE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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