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BMW 1 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L27 HKNMOT history

L27 HKN is a silver diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

L27 HKN silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
146,618 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 HKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 HKN was last recorded at 146,618 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,439 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
12,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,618 miles
  • 2024 – 130,338 miles
  • 2023 – 108,058 miles
  • 2022 – 92,276 miles
  • 2021 – 87,611 miles
  • 2020 – 80,490 miles
  • 2019 – 74,880 miles
  • 2018 – 66,544 miles
  • 2017 – 53,733 miles
  • 2016 – 39,168 miles
  • 2015 – 25,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,618 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,618 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    146,618 miles
    Test number
    494518382420
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,439 miles (+16,101)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,439 miles
    Test number
    411802148001
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,338 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    864423422652
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,333 miles (+22,275)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,333 miles
    Test number
    228619103336
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass108,058 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,058 miles
    Test number
    206387724115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,050 miles (+15,774)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,050 miles
    Test number
    519722718985
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass92,276 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,276 miles
    Test number
    250924931106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail92,276 miles (+4,665)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,276 miles
    Test number
    336846286312
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/18 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/40/18 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass87,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    133778278855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail87,611 miles (+7,121)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    442076358816
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass80,490 miles (+5,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,490 miles
    Test number
    847031141575
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass74,880 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,880 miles
    Test number
    274767256086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,544 miles (+12,811)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,544 miles
    Test number
    682726898240
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass53,733 miles (+14,565)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,733 miles
    Test number
    203818568504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,168 miles (+14,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,168 miles
    Test number
    718503472582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,163 miles
    Test number
    868049036976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 HKN

Does L27 HKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 HKN expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 HKN?
The MOT on L27 HKN expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 HKN done?
L27 HKN was recorded at 146,618 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 12,416 miles a year.
Has L27 HKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 HKN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L27 HKN 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 HKN find?
L27 HKN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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