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BMW X1

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L26 TLYMOT history

L26 TLY is a white diesel BMW X1 first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L26 TLY white BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,296 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 TLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 TLY was last recorded at 123,296 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,239 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
8,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,296 miles
  • 2024 – 121,239 miles
  • 2023 – 111,815 miles
  • 2022 – 106,091 miles
  • 2021 – 97,333 miles
  • 2020 – 90,802 miles
  • 2019 – 66,317 miles
  • 2018 – 53,971 miles
  • 2017 – 46,684 miles
  • 2016 – 40,762 miles
  • 2015 – 34,573 miles
  • 2014 – 26,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,296 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BROKEN LENS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,296 miles (+2,057)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,296 miles
    Test number
    555187034301
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,239 miles (+9,424)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,239 miles
    Test number
    779161384985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,815 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    298653441554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,091 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,091 miles
    Test number
    749711076567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BROKEN LENS (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail106,090 miles (+8,757)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,090 miles
    Test number
    607742038867
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BROKEN LENS (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass97,333 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    445099480544
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail97,333 miles (+6,531)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,333 miles
    Test number
    375121184903
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,802 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,802 miles
    Test number
    307646680024
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail90,802 miles (+11,578)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,802 miles
    Test number
    674074943169
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass79,224 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,224 miles
    Test number
    762012864352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail79,224 miles (+12,907)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,224 miles
    Test number
    651516985930
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,317 miles (+12,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    572393610370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass53,971 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    142729817487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,684 miles
    Test number
    965644607531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,679 miles (+5,917)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,679 miles
    Test number
    871490907887
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge close to cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass40,762 miles (+6,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    382171864587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,573 miles (+7,708)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,573 miles
    Test number
    128389035164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass26,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,865 miles
    Test number
    556828094078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 TLY

Does L26 TLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 TLY is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 TLY?
The MOT on L26 TLY is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 TLY done?
L26 TLY was recorded at 123,296 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,274 miles a year.
Has L26 TLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 TLY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 TLY 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 TLY find?
L26 TLY passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front bubbling, and 3 more.

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