BMW 120
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L26 SGMMOT history
L26 SGM is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 2 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,722 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 149,722 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 SGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 SGM was last recorded at 149,722 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 7,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,960 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,762 miles
- Average per year
- 8,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,722 miles
- 2025 – 141,960 miles
- 2024 – 132,805 miles
- 2023 – 128,768 miles
- 2022 – 125,159 miles
- 2020 – 122,054 miles
- 2019 – 118,468 miles
- 2018 – 105,734 miles
- 2017 – 90,824 miles
- 2016 – 71,976 miles
- 2014 – 61,702 miles
- 2013 – 45,906 miles
- 2012 – 36,217 miles
- 2011 – 23,364 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,722 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,722 miles (+7,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 149,722 miles
- Test number
- 908433649095
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,960 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 141,960 miles
- Test number
- 458247517391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brakes slightly fluctuate (judder)
Fail141,960 miles (+9,155)1 dangerous10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,960 miles
- Test number
- 226806381600
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brakes slightly fluctuate (judder)
Pass132,805 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 132,805 miles
- Test number
- 600136231730
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses are slightly perished
Fail132,805 miles (+4,037)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,805 miles
- Test number
- 757938255805
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll flexible brake hoses are slightly perished
Pass128,768 miles (+3,609)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 128,768 miles
- Test number
- 827503205408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both NS and OS (5.3.2 (b))
Pass125,159 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 125,159 miles
- Test number
- 235510869854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,159 miles (+3,105)1 dangerous12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,159 miles
- Test number
- 739926158718
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger is broken
Pass122,054 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 122,054 miles
- Test number
- 506001613334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,034 miles (+3,566)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,034 miles
- Test number
- 981891402789
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,468 miles (+35)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 118,468 miles
- Test number
- 127410405516
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake back plate corroded and insecure
Fail118,433 miles (+12,699)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,433 miles
- Test number
- 486654415737
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake back plate corroded and insecure
Pass105,734 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 105,734 miles
- Test number
- 876104638609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,702 miles (+14,878)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,702 miles
- Test number
- 863329009792
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass90,824 miles (+18,848)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 90,824 miles
- Test number
- 743047201086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,976 miles (+10,274)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 71,976 miles
- Test number
- 670679029253
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,702 miles (+14,527)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 61,702 miles
- Test number
- 298280644351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,175 miles (+1,269)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 47,175 miles
- Test number
- 156771834448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,906 miles (+9,689)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 45,906 miles
- Test number
- 267508733317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,217 miles (+189)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 36,217 miles
- Test number
- 145541442347
- AdvisoryFront 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNear side front tyre on 5mm but wearing on both edges
Fail36,028 miles (+12,664)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,028 miles
- Test number
- 889823732321
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNear side front tyre on 5mm but wearing on both edges
Pass23,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 23,364 miles
- Test number
- 437792831435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,364 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,364 miles
- Test number
- 958042731300
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L26 SGM
- Does L26 SGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 SGM is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 SGM?
- The MOT on L26 SGM is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 SGM done?
- L26 SGM was recorded at 149,722 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,920 miles a year.
- Has L26 SGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 SGM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 SGM 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 SGM find?
- L26 SGM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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