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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L3 PYWMOT history

L3 PYW is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 4 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
126,788 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PYW was last recorded at 126,788 miles on 21 May 2026, 8,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,038 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,750 miles
Average per year
6,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,788 miles
  • 2025 – 118,038 miles
  • 2024 – 110,459 miles
  • 2023 – 102,416 miles
  • 2022 – 99,186 miles
  • 2021 – 95,061 miles
  • 2020 – 90,098 miles
  • 2019 – 85,212 miles
  • 2018 – 77,862 miles
  • 2017 – 71,206 miles
  • 2016 – 63,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,788 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,788 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,788 miles
    Test number
    881366634131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,038 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,038 miles
    Test number
    255129510862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,459 miles (+8,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,459 miles
    Test number
    618604939156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass102,416 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,416 miles
    Test number
    631108319981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail102,412 miles (+3,226)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,412 miles
    Test number
    938388068922
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    382394975552
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryInjector chuffing

  7. Fail99,186 miles (+4,125)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,186 miles
    Test number
    998363658863
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall ripped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryInjector chuffing

  8. Pass95,061 miles (+4,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,061 miles
    Test number
    626965639004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass90,098 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,098 miles
    Test number
    358124347856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre wall
    • AdvisorySlight play on offside front steering arm
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryVehicle identification plate slightly worn

  10. Fail90,098 miles (+4,886)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,098 miles
    Test number
    228667301548
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs appear worn
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside front tyre wall
    • AdvisorySlight play on offside front steering arm
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryVehicle identification plate slightly worn

  11. Pass85,212 miles (+7,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,212 miles
    Test number
    211300359286
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass77,862 miles (+6,656)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    431252654059
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass71,206 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    640890546693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    835446188232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PYW

Does L3 PYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PYW is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 PYW?
The MOT on L3 PYW is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 PYW done?
L3 PYW was recorded at 126,788 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,436 miles a year.
Has L3 PYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PYW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 PYW 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 PYW find?
L3 PYW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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