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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L5 GFDMOT history

L5 GFD is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,196 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GFD was last recorded at 78,196 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,214 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,982 miles
Average per year
3,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,196 miles
  • 2024 – 74,214 miles
  • 2023 – 68,618 miles
  • 2022 – 60,648 miles
  • 2021 – 50,718 miles
  • 2015 – 43,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,196 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen is chipped

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,196 miles (+3,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,196 miles
    Test number
    431166406379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen is chipped
  2. Pass74,214 miles (+5,596)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    555716134133
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass68,618 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    172857902683
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail68,618 miles (+7,912)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    515814664732
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass60,706 miles (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,706 miles
    Test number
    806160946099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail60,648 miles (+9,930)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,648 miles
    Test number
    631142777541
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass50,718 miles (+7,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,718 miles
    Test number
    405052831932
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass43,466 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,466 miles
    Test number
    335830271990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    346520215219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 GFD

Does L5 GFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GFD is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 GFD?
The MOT on L5 GFD is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GFD done?
L5 GFD was recorded at 78,196 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,375 miles a year.
Has L5 GFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GFD has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 GFD 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 L5 GFD find?
L5 GFD passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive; windscreen is chipped.

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