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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

L3 CBWMOT history

L3 CBW is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2025
Mileage
110,240 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 CBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 CBW was last recorded at 110,240 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,203 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
5,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,240 miles
  • 2023 – 104,727 miles
  • 2022 – 100,938 miles
  • 2021 – 94,648 miles
  • 2020 – 88,885 miles
  • 2019 – 82,359 miles
  • 2018 – 75,921 miles
  • 2017 – 65,682 miles
  • 2016 – 59,157 miles
  • 2015 – 44,835 miles
  • 2013 – 43,266 miles
  • 2012 – 38,583 miles
  • 2011 – 35,055 miles
  • 2010 – 30,320 miles
  • 2009 – 25,286 miles
  • 2008 – 19,413 miles
  • 2007 – 15,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,240 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    130647356906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail110,203 miles (+5,476)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,203 miles
    Test number
    710813332385
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,727 miles (+3,789)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,727 miles
    Test number
    717772761113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass100,938 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    332740025493
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail100,938 miles (+6,290)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    498495484320
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow tyre pressure warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    523898168688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,648 miles (+5,763)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,648 miles
    Test number
    104037907687
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working both front washers (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,885 miles (+6,526)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,885 miles
    Test number
    304928831125
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking to both front flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Pass82,359 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    668589267821
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wheels slightly damaged

  10. Fail82,359 miles (+6,438)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    914202406910
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wheels slightly damaged

  11. Pass75,921 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    211644578541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,682 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,682 miles
    Test number
    153158390816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,603 miles (+6,446)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    138844618621
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass59,157 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    663475444791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,051 miles (+14,216)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,051 miles
    Test number
    750747601339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass44,835 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    388974055072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,266 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    478283133382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,583 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,583 miles
    Test number
    829158642395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,055 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,055 miles
    Test number
    487758121322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,320 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    283122640330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,286 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    812367839360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,413 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,413 miles
    Test number
    321872138315
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass19,413 miles (+3,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,413 miles
    Test number
    534712438308
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass15,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,693 miles
    Test number
    912499537391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 CBW

Does L3 CBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 CBW expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 CBW?
The MOT on L3 CBW expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 CBW done?
L3 CBW was recorded at 110,240 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
Has L3 CBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 CBW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 CBW 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 L3 CBW find?
L3 CBW passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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