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BMW 120

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L27 AMTMOT history

L27 AMT is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 29 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,489 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 AMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 AMT was last recorded at 98,489 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,488 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,489 miles
  • 2025 – 95,448 miles
  • 2024 – 90,578 miles
  • 2023 – 87,380 miles
  • 2022 – 82,909 miles
  • 2021 – 77,913 miles
  • 2020 – 73,542 miles
  • 2019 – 68,846 miles
  • 2018 – 61,908 miles
  • 2017 – 52,351 miles
  • 2016 – 44,347 miles
  • 2015 – 35,889 miles
  • 2014 – 25,682 miles
  • 2013 – 19,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,489 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front road wheel slightly damaged outer rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,489 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,489 miles
    Test number
    703094277287
    • 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))

  2. Fail98,488 miles (+3,040)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,488 miles
    Test number
    929438748190
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,448 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    220838075469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,578 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,578 miles
    Test number
    131388133090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,380 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    330597573439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,909 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    289941959237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,913 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,913 miles
    Test number
    402987510307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,542 miles
    Test number
    578536120386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail73,542 miles (+4,696)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,542 miles
    Test number
    651374056300
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass68,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    649385141065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,846 miles (+6,938)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    276838827269
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner 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))

  12. Pass61,908 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    107745898584
    • AdvisoryOffside front road wheel slightly damaged outer rim

  13. Fail61,801 miles (+9,450)5 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    175767761245
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front road wheel slightly damaged outer rim
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met 19%

  14. Pass52,351 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,351 miles
    Test number
    960921990487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,344 miles (+7,997)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    769962397037
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass44,347 miles (+8,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,347 miles
    Test number
    314103192668
    • AdvisoryFront ns/os tyres wearing on each edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,889 miles (+10,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    297093240817
    • AdvisorySlight wear on n/s o/s front brake discs

  18. Pass25,682 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,682 miles
    Test number
    205961454299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,753 miles
    Test number
    245102683203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 AMT

Does L27 AMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 AMT is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 AMT?
The MOT on L27 AMT is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 AMT done?
L27 AMT was recorded at 98,489 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,061 miles a year.
Has L27 AMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 AMT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 AMT 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 L27 AMT find?
L27 AMT passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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