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BMW 123

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L26 DECMOT history

L26 DEC is a black diesel BMW 123 first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L26 DEC black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,349 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DEC was last recorded at 113,349 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,339 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,349 miles
  • 2024 – 107,554 miles
  • 2023 – 102,291 miles
  • 2022 – 98,034 miles
  • 2021 – 94,265 miles
  • 2020 – 91,193 miles
  • 2019 – 68,390 miles
  • 2018 – 47,358 miles
  • 2017 – 30,891 miles
  • 2016 – 28,095 miles
  • 2015 – 21,995 miles
  • 2014 – 15,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,349 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,349 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,349 miles
    Test number
    142296734088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail113,339 miles (+5,785)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    464393505186
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass107,554 miles (+5,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,554 miles
    Test number
    329165985183
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass102,291 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,291 miles
    Test number
    790022937324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,250 miles (+4,216)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    360219117158
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass98,034 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,034 miles
    Test number
    693132294850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,012 miles (+3,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    813108351451
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass94,265 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,265 miles
    Test number
    616627498511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,193 miles (+22,803)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,193 miles
    Test number
    808936299336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,390 miles (+21,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,390 miles
    Test number
    982221844132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
  11. Pass47,358 miles (+16,467)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,358 miles
    Test number
    276941229482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • 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 Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass30,891 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,891 miles
    Test number
    700682438682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,095 miles (+6,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,095 miles
    Test number
    283506375359
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass21,995 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,995 miles
    Test number
    373724376103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,328 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,328 miles
    Test number
    119867314370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,135 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,135 miles
    Test number
    188884214334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,908 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,908 miles
    Test number
    909057384207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f tyre's cracking inbetween tread's
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f tyre's wearing inner & outter edge

Questions about L26 DEC

Does L26 DEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DEC is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 DEC?
The MOT on L26 DEC is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DEC done?
L26 DEC was recorded at 113,349 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 8,946 miles a year.
Has L26 DEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DEC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 DEC 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 DEC find?
L26 DEC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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