BMW 120
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L40 BTCMOT history
L40 BTC is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 102,655 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 BTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 BTC was last recorded at 102,655 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jul 2024: 97,652 miles, lower than 97,743 miles on 28 Jun 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 101,697 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 958 miles
- Average per year
- 6,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,655 miles
- 2025 – 101,697 miles
- 2024 – 97,652 miles
- 2023 – 96,050 miles
- 2022 – 92,638 miles
- 2021 – 88,365 miles
- 2020 – 79,666 miles
- 2019 – 66,944 miles
- 2018 – 57,704 miles
- 2017 – 48,727 miles
- 2016 – 42,096 miles
- 2015 – 36,107 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,655 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,655 miles (+958)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 102,655 miles
- Test number
- 183199767351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,697 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 101,697 miles
- Test number
- 229144319753
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres are worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,692 miles (+4,040)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,692 miles
- Test number
- 663048080166
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,652 miles (-91)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 97,652 miles
- Test number
- 669526479707
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,743 miles (+1,693)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,743 miles
- Test number
- 685110938393
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,050 miles (+3,412)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 96,050 miles
- Test number
- 778706759563
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass92,638 miles (+4,273)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 92,638 miles
- Test number
- 509440060925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,365 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 88,365 miles
- Test number
- 672516259438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,360 miles (+8,694)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,360 miles
- Test number
- 372902413641
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,666 miles (+12,722)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 79,666 miles
- Test number
- 912045898628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,944 miles (+9,240)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 66,944 miles
- Test number
- 321867033241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 57,704 miles
- Test number
- 578829769199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,704 miles (+8,977)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,704 miles
- Test number
- 216009718527
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass48,727 miles (+6,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 48,727 miles
- Test number
- 231251685889
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass42,096 miles (+5,989)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,096 miles
- Test number
- 141133892516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,107 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 36,107 miles
- Test number
- 555533975124
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L40 BTC
- Does L40 BTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BTC is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 BTC?
- The MOT on L40 BTC is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 BTC done?
- L40 BTC was recorded at 102,655 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,036 miles a year.
- Has L40 BTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 BTC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 BTC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 BTC find?
- L40 BTC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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