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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L30 LWRMOT history

L30 LWR is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 134,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
134,191 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LWR was last recorded at 134,191 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 3,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,920 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,271 miles
Average per year
6,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,191 miles
  • 2024 – 130,920 miles
  • 2023 – 125,166 miles
  • 2022 – 119,667 miles
  • 2021 – 115,119 miles
  • 2020 – 112,319 miles
  • 2019 – 106,124 miles
  • 2018 – 101,217 miles
  • 2017 – 94,265 miles
  • 2016 – 88,808 miles
  • 2015 – 79,805 miles
  • 2014 – 72,656 miles
  • 2013 – 67,663 miles
  • 2012 – 63,488 miles
  • 2011 – 58,639 miles
  • 2010 – 48,312 miles
  • 2008 – 35,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,191 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,191 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,191 miles
    Test number
    992160838253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,920 miles (+5,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,920 miles
    Test number
    745972104874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,166 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,166 miles
    Test number
    645034125570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,667 miles (+4,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    966906796387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass115,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,119 miles
    Test number
    867709316029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low - 3mm

  6. Fail115,119 miles (+2,800)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,119 miles
    Test number
    852530661028
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low - 3mm

  7. Pass112,319 miles (+6,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,319 miles
    Test number
    546226602531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb pale (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb pale (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass106,124 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,124 miles
    Test number
    989683296433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,217 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    467544430348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,265 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,265 miles
    Test number
    723387174970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,224 miles (+5,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,224 miles
    Test number
    631282030238
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass88,808 miles (+9,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,808 miles
    Test number
    189594422860
    • 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)

  13. Pass79,805 miles (+7,149)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    759851775042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEmissions too low to detect

  14. Pass72,656 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,656 miles
    Test number
    356969064075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,663 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,663 miles
    Test number
    346341893067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,488 miles (+4,849)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    489387062032
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on outer edges

  17. Pass58,639 miles (+10,327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,639 miles
    Test number
    738443471067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    881849160090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,312 miles (+12,759)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    651249060072
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass35,553 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,553 miles
    Test number
    343880348366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Fail35,553 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,553 miles
    Test number
    911730548372
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about L30 LWR

Does L30 LWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 LWR expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 LWR?
The MOT on L30 LWR expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 LWR done?
L30 LWR was recorded at 134,191 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 6,055 miles a year.
Has L30 LWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LWR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L30 LWR 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 LWR find?
L30 LWR passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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