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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L30 PGFMOT history

L30 PGF is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L30 PGF white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,563 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 PGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 PGF was last recorded at 144,563 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,562 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,563 miles
  • 2025 – 127,855 miles
  • 2024 – 108,309 miles
  • 2022 – 106,170 miles
  • 2021 – 85,109 miles
  • 2020 – 71,679 miles
  • 2019 – 59,862 miles
  • 2018 – 47,348 miles
  • 2017 – 44,812 miles
  • 2016 – 34,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,563 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,563 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,563 miles
    Test number
    176911043194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail144,562 miles (+16,707)4 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,562 miles
    Test number
    840163215879
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low lens also damaged but not affecting image (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass127,855 miles (+19,546)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,855 miles
    Test number
    512397571077
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass108,309 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,309 miles
    Test number
    962961978056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail108,305 miles (+2,135)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,305 miles
    Test number
    506575119652
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass106,170 miles (+205)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,170 miles
    Test number
    818373369473
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive final drive (differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail105,965 miles (+20,856)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,965 miles
    Test number
    318472401624
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive final drive (differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass85,109 miles (+13,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    390825921766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass71,679 miles (+11,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,679 miles
    Test number
    312698166914
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass59,862 miles (+12,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,862 miles
    Test number
    638087335591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,348 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,348 miles
    Test number
    699325650894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    640894008582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,812 miles (+10,725)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    144432147691
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass34,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,087 miles
    Test number
    561811468882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 PGF

Does L30 PGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 PGF is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 PGF?
The MOT on L30 PGF is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 PGF done?
L30 PGF was recorded at 144,563 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 11,249 miles a year.
Has L30 PGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 PGF has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 PGF 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 PGF find?
L30 PGF passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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