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BMW 123

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L26 WRYMOT history

L26 WRY is a white diesel BMW 123 first used on 3 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L26 WRY white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,024 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 WRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 WRY was last recorded at 155,024 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,428 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,596 miles
Average per year
5,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,024 miles
  • 2024 – 148,428 miles
  • 2023 – 143,744 miles
  • 2022 – 138,835 miles
  • 2021 – 133,713 miles
  • 2020 – 130,070 miles
  • 2019 – 124,850 miles
  • 2018 – 115,730 miles
  • 2017 – 113,978 miles
  • 2016 – 109,813 miles
  • 2015 – 104,713 miles
  • 2014 – 101,349 miles
  • 2013 – 94,051 miles
  • 2012 – 82,480 miles
  • 2011 – 70,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake requires a service

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated applies to both nearside and offside front brake pipe flexis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,024 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,024 miles
    Test number
    514559060935
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail155,024 miles (+6,596)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,024 miles
    Test number
    133426248117
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass148,428 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    518145151764
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail148,428 miles (+4,684)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    113136081282
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires a service

  5. Pass143,744 miles (+4,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,744 miles
    Test number
    794519707722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires a service

  6. Pass138,835 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,835 miles
    Test number
    743184159211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated applies to both nearside and offside front brake pipe flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail138,735 miles (+5,022)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,735 miles
    Test number
    546632557104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated applies to both nearside and offside front brake pipe flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,713 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,713 miles
    Test number
    520907159349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,070 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,070 miles
    Test number
    225598602252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,850 miles (+9,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    719884056660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass115,730 miles (+1,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,730 miles
    Test number
    124459837937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,978 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,978 miles
    Test number
    192480457303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,813 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,813 miles
    Test number
    595262056310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    889980405113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail104,713 miles (+3,364)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    247749209000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  16. Pass101,349 miles (+7,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    101,349 miles
    Test number
    838242614385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass94,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,051 miles
    Test number
    465715913337
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail94,051 miles (+11,571)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,051 miles
    Test number
    705125913373
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass82,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    379676182456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,480 miles (+11,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    538146682267
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass70,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,910 miles
    Test number
    638697971217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 WRY

Does L26 WRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 WRY is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 WRY?
The MOT on L26 WRY is valid until 6 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 WRY done?
L26 WRY was recorded at 155,024 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,936 miles a year.
Has L26 WRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 WRY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 WRY 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 WRY find?
L26 WRY passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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