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BMW 1 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L66 GPWMOT history

L66 GPW is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

L66 GPW black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,400 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 GPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 GPW was last recorded at 93,400 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 2,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,704 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,696 miles
Average per year
5,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,400 miles
  • 2025 – 90,704 miles
  • 2024 – 83,753 miles
  • 2023 – 76,920 miles
  • 2022 – 71,161 miles
  • 2021 – 68,881 miles
  • 2020 – 59,362 miles
  • 2019 – 58,453 miles
  • 2018 – 56,101 miles
  • 2017 – 49,817 miles
  • 2016 – 39,224 miles
  • 2015 – 32,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,400 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertray attached

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,400 miles (+2,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    230093887046
    • AdvisoryUndertray attached
  2. Pass90,704 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,704 miles
    Test number
    791644393408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,643 miles (+6,890)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,643 miles
    Test number
    876872750521
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass83,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    281568803197
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Fail83,753 miles (+6,833)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    682624077701
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass76,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    869847019813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,920 miles (+5,759)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    806798888037
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass71,161 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    421992098750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,881 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,881 miles
    Test number
    654701474053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,362 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    801738054556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,453 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,453 miles
    Test number
    831030123144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,101 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,101 miles
    Test number
    301176348917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,817 miles (+10,593)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,817 miles
    Test number
    289190544475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,224 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,224 miles
    Test number
    234259659649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,922 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    916716855077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail32,922 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,922 miles
    Test number
    129745455035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L66 GPW

Does L66 GPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 GPW is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 GPW?
The MOT on L66 GPW is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 GPW done?
L66 GPW was recorded at 93,400 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
Has L66 GPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 GPW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 GPW 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 L66 GPW find?
L66 GPW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: undertray attached.

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