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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L39 LEWMOT history

L39 LEW is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 26 Jan 2015. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 102,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
102,171 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L39 LEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L39 LEW was last recorded at 102,171 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 15,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,142 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
15,029 miles
Average per year
10,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,171 miles
  • 2024 – 87,142 miles
  • 2023 – 75,017 miles
  • 2022 – 64,405 miles
  • 2021 – 54,372 miles
  • 2019 – 45,394 miles
  • 2018 – 27,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,171 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,171 miles (+15,029)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    381457799526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,142 miles (+12,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,142 miles
    Test number
    626590193557
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,017 miles
    Test number
    258830876614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,017 miles (+10,612)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,017 miles
    Test number
    283467212900
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass64,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    910761522454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail64,405 miles (+10,033)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,405 miles
    Test number
    290558856408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass54,372 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,372 miles
    Test number
    485584799847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,394 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,394 miles
    Test number
    554226822817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,749 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,749 miles
    Test number
    947262830652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    421029877163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L39 LEW

Does L39 LEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L39 LEW expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L39 LEW?
The MOT on L39 LEW expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L39 LEW done?
L39 LEW was recorded at 102,171 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 10,016 miles a year.
Has L39 LEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L39 LEW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L39 LEW 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 L39 LEW find?
L39 LEW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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