
BMW X1
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L31 LEAMOT history
L31 LEA is a black diesel BMW X1 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,811 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 101,811 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 LEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X1
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 LEA was last recorded at 101,811 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 11,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,608 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,203 miles
- Average per year
- 7,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,811 miles
- 2025 – 90,608 miles
- 2024 – 78,021 miles
- 2023 – 66,593 miles
- 2022 – 57,416 miles
- 2021 – 48,963 miles
- 2020 – 42,366 miles
- 2019 – 40,078 miles
- 2018 – 35,360 miles
- 2017 – 30,936 miles
- 2016 – 25,093 miles
- 2015 – 21,252 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded/ plastic swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded/swollen (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect brake pipes and fuel pipes etc due to underfloor covering
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 28 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,811 miles (+11,203)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 101,811 miles
- Test number
- 808182301087
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded/ plastic swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded/swollen (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect brake pipes and fuel pipes etc due to underfloor covering
Pass90,608 miles (+12,587)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 90,608 miles
- Test number
- 921489838451
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear where visable (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both rear shockers corroded/swollen
- AdvisoryUnable to inspect a all underfloor brake pipes and fuel pipes etc due to floor covering
Pass78,021 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 78,021 miles
- Test number
- 786598451010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both bodies swollen/corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail78,021 miles (+11,428)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,021 miles
- Test number
- 353484626359
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both bodies swollen/corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,593 miles (+9,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 66,593 miles
- Test number
- 475898703140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,416 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 57,416 miles
- Test number
- 850423486958
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,416 miles (+8,453)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,416 miles
- Test number
- 524708348609
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,963 miles (+6,597)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 48,963 miles
- Test number
- 720531055745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,366 miles (+2,288)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 42,366 miles
- Test number
- 949488686479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,078 miles (+4,718)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 40,078 miles
- Test number
- 741642513029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,360 miles (+4,424)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 35,360 miles
- Test number
- 438140090461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,936 miles (+5,843)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 30,936 miles
- Test number
- 155438029852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,093 miles (+3,841)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 25,093 miles
- Test number
- 284298659959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 21,252 miles
- Test number
- 860456137961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 LEA
- Does L31 LEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LEA is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 LEA?
- The MOT on L31 LEA is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 LEA done?
- L31 LEA was recorded at 101,811 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
- Has L31 LEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 LEA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L31 LEA 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 L31 LEA find?
- L31 LEA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/scored; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn at edge; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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