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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L25 WREMOT history

L25 WRE is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 6 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
167,300 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 WRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 WRE was last recorded at 167,300 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 12,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,077 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,223 miles
Average per year
9,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,300 miles
  • 2025 – 155,077 miles
  • 2024 – 144,235 miles
  • 2023 – 138,004 miles
  • 2022 – 131,452 miles
  • 2021 – 121,149 miles
  • 2020 – 112,581 miles
  • 2019 – 100,954 miles
  • 2018 – 94,620 miles
  • 2017 – 84,113 miles
  • 2015 – 71,299 miles
  • 2014 – 59,849 miles
  • 2013 – 48,478 miles
  • 2012 – 37,686 miles
  • 2011 – 27,012 miles
  • 2010 – 18,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,300 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    167,300 miles
    Test number
    964303402964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail167,300 miles (+12,223)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,300 miles
    Test number
    669699866205
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass155,077 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,077 miles
    Test number
    723173731727
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail155,077 miles (+10,842)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,077 miles
    Test number
    948795993409
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount plate broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass144,235 miles (+6,231)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,235 miles
    Test number
    807333241188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,004 miles
    Test number
    848621306802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail138,004 miles (+6,552)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,004 miles
    Test number
    802750314538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass131,452 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,452 miles
    Test number
    470780234993
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
  9. Fail131,451 miles (+10,302)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,451 miles
    Test number
    321975605817
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
  10. Pass121,149 miles (+8,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    884753681853
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber damp
    • AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded
  11. Pass112,581 miles (+11,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,581 miles
    Test number
    916489020582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass100,954 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    100,954 miles
    Test number
    449037171736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,953 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,953 miles
    Test number
    351644760297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,781 miles
    Test number
    763019349574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,781 miles (+6,161)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,781 miles
    Test number
    143906627369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  16. Pass94,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,620 miles
    Test number
    292108005405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  17. Fail94,620 miles (+10,507)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,620 miles
    Test number
    439669830185
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  18. Pass84,113 miles (+12,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,113 miles
    Test number
    116594323488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass71,299 miles (+11,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    344181022849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,849 miles (+11,371)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,849 miles
    Test number
    196605954232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,478 miles (+10,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    929715443202
    • 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)
  22. Pass37,686 miles (+10,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,686 miles
    Test number
    857161752233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,012 miles (+8,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,012 miles
    Test number
    568669351243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    664754870203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 WRE

Does L25 WRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 WRE is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 WRE?
The MOT on L25 WRE is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 WRE done?
L25 WRE was recorded at 167,300 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,396 miles a year.
Has L25 WRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 WRE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 WRE 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 L25 WRE find?
L25 WRE passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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