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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L27 DYLMOT history

L27 DYL is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L27 DYL white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
99,422 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 DYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L27 DYL was last recorded at 99,422 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,288 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,134 miles
Average per year
6,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,422 miles
  • 2025 – 96,288 miles
  • 2024 – 91,870 miles
  • 2023 – 84,051 miles
  • 2022 – 73,791 miles
  • 2021 – 65,603 miles
  • 2020 – 60,623 miles
  • 2018 – 48,071 miles
  • 2017 – 33,877 miles
  • 2016 – 25,368 miles
  • 2015 – 20,845 miles
  • 2014 – 16,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,422 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL inoperative.
  • AdvisoryTPMS malfunction

What MOT failures 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 Daytime running light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Water/condensation in headlight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre pressure light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,422 miles (+3,134)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,422 miles
    Test number
    148223939092
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL inoperative.
    • AdvisoryTPMS malfunction

  2. Pass96,288 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,288 miles
    Test number
    154165573902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Water/condensation in headlight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  3. Fail96,286 miles (+4,416)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,286 miles
    Test number
    151637622306
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading of 22 (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading of 31 (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Water/condensation in headlight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  4. Pass91,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    237364933219
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,870 miles (+4)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,870 miles
    Test number
    985017570772
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail91,866 miles (+7,815)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,866 miles
    Test number
    154331241781
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass84,051 miles (+10,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,051 miles
    Test number
    810638207236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,791 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    170290592285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,760 miles (+8,157)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,760 miles
    Test number
    398818644474
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel Cap Missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,603 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    843368650821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    256169970395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,623 miles (+12,552)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    407452964436
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass48,071 miles (+14,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,071 miles
    Test number
    912194913892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass33,877 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    33,877 miles
    Test number
    551623058630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,368 miles
    Test number
    966781536173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has small cracks on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has small cracks on outer edge

  16. Fail25,366 miles (+4,521)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,366 miles
    Test number
    204181067368
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has small cracks on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has small cracks on outer edge

  17. Pass20,845 miles (+4,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,845 miles
    Test number
    647486341557
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass16,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,261 miles
    Test number
    398320444256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 DYL

Does L27 DYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 DYL expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 DYL?
The MOT on L27 DYL expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 DYL done?
L27 DYL was recorded at 99,422 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 6,843 miles a year.
Has L27 DYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 DYL has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 DYL 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 DYL find?
L27 DYL failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split, and 5 more.

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