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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L4 MEXMOT history

L4 MEX is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,190 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 MEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 MEX was last recorded at 131,190 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,461 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,729 miles
Average per year
7,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,190 miles
  • 2025 – 126,461 miles
  • 2024 – 123,693 miles
  • 2023 – 119,940 miles
  • 2022 – 117,547 miles
  • 2021 – 115,433 miles
  • 2020 – 112,953 miles
  • 2019 – 106,877 miles
  • 2018 – 95,199 miles
  • 2017 – 86,387 miles
  • 2016 – 79,667 miles
  • 2015 – 66,266 miles
  • 2014 – 54,391 miles
  • 2013 – 40,782 miles
  • 2012 – 26,372 miles
  • 2011 – 13,498 miles
  • 2010 – 6,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,190 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,190 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,190 miles
    Test number
    678338528882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,461 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,461 miles
    Test number
    503652145513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,693 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,693 miles
    Test number
    777140651011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,692 miles (+3,752)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    107906902183
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass119,940 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,940 miles
    Test number
    477902771718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,547 miles (+2,114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,547 miles
    Test number
    272272980209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,433 miles
    Test number
    683326282051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,433 miles (+2,480)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,433 miles
    Test number
    100692913153
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,953 miles
    Test number
    516369054021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Fail112,953 miles (+6,076)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,953 miles
    Test number
    364544473181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Pass106,877 miles (+11,678)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,877 miles
    Test number
    778692178096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,199 miles (+8,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,199 miles
    Test number
    184888572089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass86,387 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,387 miles
    Test number
    783883983294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,667 miles (+13,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,667 miles
    Test number
    579681531221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,266 miles (+11,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,266 miles
    Test number
    428887275038
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,391 miles (+13,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    688587284086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,782 miles (+14,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,782 miles
    Test number
    115636683470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,372 miles (+12,874)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,372 miles
    Test number
    859136992004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,498 miles (+7,022)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,498 miles
    Test number
    818042201158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    6,476 miles
    Test number
    490473500154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 MEX

Does L4 MEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 MEX is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 MEX?
The MOT on L4 MEX is valid until 12 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 MEX done?
L4 MEX was recorded at 131,190 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,829 miles a year.
Has L4 MEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 MEX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 MEX 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 MEX find?
L4 MEX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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