
BMW 120
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L30 LDBMOT history
L30 LDB is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,962 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 182,962 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 LDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
L30 LDB was last recorded at 182,962 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 9,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 173,614 miles · 17 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 9,348 miles
- Average per year
- 12,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 182,962 miles
- 2023 – 173,614 miles
- 2022 – 155,709 miles
- 2021 – 133,150 miles
- 2020 – 114,145 miles
- 2019 – 98,626 miles
- 2018 – 91,807 miles
- 2017 – 85,491 miles
- 2016 – 69,137 miles
- 2015 – 58,257 miles
- 2014 – 47,046 miles
- 2013 – 36,390 miles
- 2012 – 25,443 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCondensation in front headlamps
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
- AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear brake discs
- AdvisoryTpms light on
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail182,962 miles (+9,348)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,962 miles
- Test number
- 193455633812
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCondensation in front headlamps
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn
- AdvisorySurface rust on front and rear brake discs
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass173,614 miles (+17,905)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 173,614 miles
- Test number
- 616945220021
- AdvisoryEmissions tested and passed; readings too low to be registered by DSM
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS light indicates a fault
Pass155,709 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 155,709 miles
- Test number
- 168699284997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail155,703 miles (+22,553)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,703 miles
- Test number
- 765430589894
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass133,150 miles (+19,005)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 133,150 miles
- Test number
- 536665784394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass114,145 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 114,145 miles
- Test number
- 356771799536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS warning light illuminated
Fail114,142 miles (+15,516)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,142 miles
- Test number
- 109297378736
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTPMS warning light illuminated
Pass98,626 miles (+6,819)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,626 miles
- Test number
- 512939677416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,807 miles (+6,316)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 91,807 miles
- Test number
- 207381228452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,491 miles (+16,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 85,491 miles
- Test number
- 686098120279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,137 miles (+10,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 69,137 miles
- Test number
- 378134338992
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,257 miles (+11,211)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 58,257 miles
- Test number
- 587989095020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,046 miles (+10,656)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 47,046 miles
- Test number
- 539697574038
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass36,390 miles (+10,947)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 36,390 miles
- Test number
- 795383563034
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Pass25,443 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 25,443 miles
- Test number
- 176152872023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L30 LDB
- Does L30 LDB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L30 LDB expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L30 LDB?
- The MOT on L30 LDB expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L30 LDB done?
- L30 LDB was recorded at 182,962 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 12,394 miles a year.
- Has L30 LDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 LDB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on L30 LDB 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 LDB find?
- L30 LDB failed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside side repeater not working, and 4 more.
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