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BMW 125

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

L4 HGCMOT history

L4 HGC is a blue petrol BMW 125 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 62,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
62,763 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
125
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HGC was last recorded at 62,763 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,052 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
711 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,763 miles
  • 2025 – 62,052 miles
  • 2024 – 61,073 miles
  • 2023 – 59,928 miles
  • 2022 – 57,579 miles
  • 2021 – 56,064 miles
  • 2020 – 55,004 miles
  • 2019 – 51,440 miles
  • 2018 – 46,789 miles
  • 2017 – 42,134 miles
  • 2016 – 38,135 miles
  • 2015 – 33,494 miles
  • 2014 – 28,094 miles
  • 2013 – 22,420 miles
  • 2012 – 20,152 miles
  • 2011 – 12,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,763 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,763 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    641516931158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,052 miles (+979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,052 miles
    Test number
    124968002057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass61,073 miles (+1,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,073 miles
    Test number
    542090077639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass59,928 miles (+2,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    643022984466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass57,579 miles (+1,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,579 miles
    Test number
    235257566751
    • AdvisoryLower effort- offside parking brake.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borders on serious fluid leak (MoT 'fail') (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass56,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    860050952294
    • AdvisoryLower effort- offside parking brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail56,064 miles (+1,060)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    461128756280
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryLower effort- offside parking brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass55,004 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    55,004 miles
    Test number
    277953878808
    • AdvisoryAll tyres inner sidewalls have splits (Were significantly under-inflated.
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low at 17%
  9. Pass51,440 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,440 miles
    Test number
    719445621397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass46,789 miles (+4,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,789 miles
    Test number
    195140424631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass42,134 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,134 miles
    Test number
    501150184489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,135 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,135 miles
    Test number
    249396582062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,494 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,494 miles
    Test number
    426645435153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,094 miles (+5,674)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    247829634122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,420 miles (+2,268)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,420 miles
    Test number
    716765933157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,152 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,152 miles
    Test number
    908023262295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,206 miles
    Test number
    285394241251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 HGC

Does L4 HGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HGC is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HGC?
The MOT on L4 HGC is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HGC done?
L4 HGC was recorded at 62,763 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has L4 HGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HGC has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 HGC 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 L4 HGC find?
L4 HGC passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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