BMW 120
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
L28 MSWMOT history
L28 MSW is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 78,493 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 MSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 MSW was last recorded at 78,493 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 7,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,649 miles · 24 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,844 miles
- Average per year
- 5,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,493 miles
- 2025 – 70,649 miles
- 2024 – 68,321 miles
- 2023 – 63,953 miles
- 2022 – 59,176 miles
- 2021 – 53,484 miles
- 2020 – 48,018 miles
- 2018 – 45,836 miles
- 2017 – 40,540 miles
- 2016 – 34,139 miles
- 2015 – 21,970 miles
- 2014 – 13,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,493 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 78,493 miles
- Test number
- 667039063194
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail78,493 miles (+7,844)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,493 miles
- Test number
- 763625014813
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,649 miles (+53)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 70,649 miles
- Test number
- 817866866631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,596 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,596 miles
- Test number
- 793867518314
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,321 miles (+4,368)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 68,321 miles
- Test number
- 627489214483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,953 miles (+4,777)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 63,953 miles
- Test number
- 474657934094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,176 miles (+5,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 59,176 miles
- Test number
- 324379703354
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass53,484 miles (+5,466)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 53,484 miles
- Test number
- 407724413390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,018 miles (+2,182)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 48,018 miles
- Test number
- 236305063042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,836 miles (+5,296)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 45,836 miles
- Test number
- 199387078163
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
- AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,540 miles (+6,401)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 40,540 miles
- Test number
- 320897416354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryUnder sheets fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass34,139 miles (+12,169)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 34,139 miles
- Test number
- 468341456425
- AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
- AdvisoryRestricted view under vehicle under trays fitted
- AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
Pass21,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 21,970 miles
- Test number
- 466817356392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,970 miles (+8,506)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,970 miles
- Test number
- 574260949754
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,464 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 13,464 miles
- Test number
- 885698254348
- NoteRear tyres perishing
Fail13,464 miles (+4,477)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,464 miles
- Test number
- 726177354381
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteRear tyres perishing
Pass8,987 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 8,987 miles
- Test number
- 727096104064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L28 MSW
- Does L28 MSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 MSW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 MSW?
- The MOT on L28 MSW is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 MSW done?
- L28 MSW was recorded at 78,493 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,691 miles a year.
- Has L28 MSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 MSW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L28 MSW 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 L28 MSW find?
- L28 MSW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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