BMW 120
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
L26 CYJMOT history
L26 CYJ is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 151,497 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 CYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 CYJ was last recorded at 151,497 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,218 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,279 miles
- Average per year
- 7,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,497 miles
- 2025 – 147,218 miles
- 2024 – 141,515 miles
- 2023 – 136,837 miles
- 2022 – 132,472 miles
- 2021 – 128,934 miles
- 2020 – 122,690 miles
- 2019 – 115,142 miles
- 2018 – 107,428 miles
- 2017 – 98,210 miles
- 2016 – 89,914 miles
- 2015 – 84,741 miles
- 2014 – 72,196 miles
- 2013 – 59,561 miles
- 2012 – 49,448 miles
- 2011 – 42,257 miles
- 2010 – 37,405 miles
- 2009 – 30,280 miles
- 2008 – 20,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,497 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 151,497 miles
- Test number
- 138877237837
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail151,497 miles (+4,279)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,497 miles
- Test number
- 787842493468
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass147,218 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 147,218 miles
- Test number
- 806587980724
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail147,218 miles (+5,703)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,218 miles
- Test number
- 820728432215
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,515 miles (+4,678)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 141,515 miles
- Test number
- 152849729339
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass136,837 miles (+4,365)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 136,837 miles
- Test number
- 847134629996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,472 miles (+3,538)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 132,472 miles
- Test number
- 578208334321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,934 miles (+6,244)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 128,934 miles
- Test number
- 263249130042
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass122,690 miles (+7,548)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 122,690 miles
- Test number
- 160592251456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass115,142 miles (+7,714)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 115,142 miles
- Test number
- 292473006607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,428 miles (+190)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 107,428 miles
- Test number
- 908663221740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail107,238 miles (+9,028)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,238 miles
- Test number
- 242720098688
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,210 miles (+8,296)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,210 miles
- Test number
- 488202901554
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber spliting
Pass89,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 89,914 miles
- Test number
- 698558712061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,914 miles (+5,173)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,914 miles
- Test number
- 829305597068
- 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)
Pass84,741 miles (+12,545)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 84,741 miles
- Test number
- 728191794028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 72,196 miles
- Test number
- 429730584237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,195 miles (+12,634)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,195 miles
- Test number
- 378430884234
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass59,561 miles (+10,113)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 59,561 miles
- Test number
- 798856473281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,448 miles (+7,191)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 49,448 miles
- Test number
- 605855872264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,257 miles (+4,852)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 42,257 miles
- Test number
- 308681281238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,405 miles (+7,125)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 37,405 miles
- Test number
- 593749940220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,280 miles (+9,594)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 30,280 miles
- Test number
- 352327949459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,686 miles
- Test number
- 534308348215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 CYJ
- Does L26 CYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 CYJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 CYJ?
- The MOT on L26 CYJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 CYJ done?
- L26 CYJ was recorded at 151,497 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,492 miles a year.
- Has L26 CYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 CYJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 CYJ 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 L26 CYJ find?
- L26 CYJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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