BMW X1
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L26 GCMMOT history
L26 GCM is a white diesel BMW X1 first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,481 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 84,481 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,380 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 GCM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X1
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 GCM was last recorded at 84,481 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,481 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,380 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,481 miles
- 2024 – 75,372 miles
- 2023 – 66,944 miles
- 2022 – 58,169 miles
- 2020 – 57,917 miles
- 2019 – 54,652 miles
- 2018 – 43,517 miles
- 2017 – 33,888 miles
- 2016 – 23,443 miles
- 2015 – 20,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,481 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,481 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 84,481 miles
- Test number
- 650422543528
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail84,481 miles (+9,109)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,481 miles
- Test number
- 656199462558
- DangerousFront Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,372 miles (+8,428)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 75,372 miles
- Test number
- 722785284014
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,944 miles (+8,775)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 66,944 miles
- Test number
- 953876695303
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass58,169 miles (+252)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 58,169 miles
- Test number
- 812116587230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 57,917 miles
- Test number
- 232746208969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,916 miles (+42)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,916 miles
- Test number
- 109571379121
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing n/s and o/s front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass57,874 miles (+3,222)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 57,874 miles
- Test number
- 203207028488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,652 miles (+242)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 54,652 miles
- Test number
- 823202764271
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail54,410 miles (+10,893)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,410 miles
- Test number
- 459372001991
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,517 miles (+9,629)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 43,517 miles
- Test number
- 287248468641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,888 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 33,888 miles
- Test number
- 895004402051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,887 miles (+10,444)2 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,887 miles
- Test number
- 102913442156
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,443 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 23,443 miles
- Test number
- 510009924318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 20,705 miles
- Test number
- 519230240262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 GCM
- Does L26 GCM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L26 GCM expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L26 GCM?
- The MOT on L26 GCM expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L26 GCM done?
- L26 GCM was recorded at 84,481 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 6,380 miles a year.
- Has L26 GCM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 GCM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 GCM 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 GCM find?
- L26 GCM passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear arms.
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