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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L4 XLKMOT history

L4 XLK is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 15 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

L4 XLK blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,598 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XLK was last recorded at 97,598 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 7,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,562 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,036 miles
Average per year
7,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,598 miles
  • 2025 – 90,562 miles
  • 2024 – 77,291 miles
  • 2023 – 62,115 miles
  • 2022 – 47,339 miles
  • 2021 – 40,618 miles
  • 2020 – 36,570 miles
  • 2019 – 32,373 miles
  • 2018 – 27,352 miles
  • 2017 – 22,159 miles
  • 2016 – 15,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,598 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,598 miles (+7,036)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    175303951466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    788347284434
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail90,562 miles (+13,271)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    571719340089
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,291 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,291 miles
    Test number
    426661445725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,823 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,823 miles
    Test number
    451716986805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,253 miles (+13,138)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    889837999240
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    357731587594
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive propshaft / diff joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,115 miles (+14,776)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    402397049615
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive propshaft / diff joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,339 miles (+6,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    782523841769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass40,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,618 miles
    Test number
    261306063063
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail40,618 miles (+4,048)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,618 miles
    Test number
    331676824220
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass36,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    213592977902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail36,568 miles (+4,195)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    759678793298
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass32,373 miles (+5,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    947515881505
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass27,352 miles (+5,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,352 miles
    Test number
    426579480784
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass22,159 miles (+6,376)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,159 miles
    Test number
    254221517058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,783 miles
    Test number
    576659470360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 XLK

Does L4 XLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XLK is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 XLK?
The MOT on L4 XLK is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 XLK done?
L4 XLK was recorded at 97,598 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 7,726 miles a year.
Has L4 XLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XLK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 XLK 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 XLK find?
L4 XLK passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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