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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L30 FTHMOT history

L30 FTH is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,255 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 FTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 FTH was last recorded at 147,255 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 17,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,739 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,516 miles
Average per year
13,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,255 miles
  • 2025 – 129,739 miles
  • 2024 – 112,979 miles
  • 2023 – 98,119 miles
  • 2022 – 85,452 miles
  • 2021 – 78,900 miles
  • 2020 – 65,620 miles
  • 2019 – 52,406 miles
  • 2018 – 31,564 miles
  • 2017 – 27,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,255 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,255 miles (+17,516)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,255 miles
    Test number
    231343144340
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass129,739 miles (+16,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,739 miles
    Test number
    501254867004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,979 miles (+14,860)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    510807989250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,119 miles (+12,667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,119 miles
    Test number
    223725089466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,452 miles
    Test number
    516225952838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail85,452 miles (+6,552)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,452 miles
    Test number
    207655572830
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,900 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,900 miles
    Test number
    480522306970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail78,898 miles (+13,278)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,898 miles
    Test number
    811399155406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    733254822361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,620 miles (+13,214)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    834407465960
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass52,406 miles (+20,842)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    52,406 miles
    Test number
    978528239353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,564 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,564 miles
    Test number
    535430415763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,115 miles
    Test number
    422807947746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 FTH

Does L30 FTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 FTH is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 FTH?
The MOT on L30 FTH is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 FTH done?
L30 FTH was recorded at 147,255 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 13,002 miles a year.
Has L30 FTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 FTH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 FTH 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 L30 FTH find?
L30 FTH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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