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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L55 OWLMOT history

L55 OWL is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 22 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,199 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 OWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 OWL was last recorded at 98,199 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 7,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,802 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,397 miles
Average per year
10,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,199 miles
  • 2025 – 90,802 miles
  • 2024 – 80,435 miles
  • 2023 – 67,296 miles
  • 2022 – 54,076 miles
  • 2021 – 42,039 miles
  • 2020 – 25,537 miles
  • 2019 – 23,849 miles
  • 2018 – 17,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Alloy Wheel welded in 3 places

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,199 miles (+7,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    113366236807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Alloy Wheel welded in 3 places
  2. Pass90,802 miles (+10,367)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,802 miles
    Test number
    689989322062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,435 miles (+13,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    142331483483
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass67,296 miles (+13,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    189280101644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass54,076 miles (+12,037)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,076 miles
    Test number
    484318641751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,039 miles (+16,502)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    827777425986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,537 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,537 miles
    Test number
    521619043681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,849 miles (+6,114)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,849 miles
    Test number
    172525227366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass17,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,735 miles
    Test number
    495776093990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Questions about L55 OWL

Does L55 OWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 OWL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 OWL?
The MOT on L55 OWL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 OWL done?
L55 OWL was recorded at 98,199 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 10,411 miles a year.
Has L55 OWL ever failed its MOT?
No. L55 OWL has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L55 OWL 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 L55 OWL find?
L55 OWL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front alloy wheel welded in 3 places.

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