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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L6 WCAMOT history

L6 WCA is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
152,173 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 WCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 WCA was last recorded at 152,173 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,134 miles · 24 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
7,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,173 miles
  • 2021 – 145,640 miles
  • 2020 – 138,707 miles
  • 2019 – 132,174 miles
  • 2018 – 121,481 miles
  • 2017 – 116,362 miles
  • 2016 – 108,897 miles
  • 2015 – 101,043 miles
  • 2014 – 88,831 miles
  • 2013 – 83,742 miles
  • 2012 – 71,561 miles
  • 2011 – 63,884 miles
  • 2010 – 58,852 miles
  • 2009 – 52,233 miles
  • 2008 – 45,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,173 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,173 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,173 miles
    Test number
    654793113382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,134 miles (+6,494)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,134 miles
    Test number
    277527100548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,640 miles (+6,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,640 miles
    Test number
    487593095505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,707 miles (+6,533)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,707 miles
    Test number
    832489367448
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,174 miles (+10,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,174 miles
    Test number
    290858180131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,481 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,481 miles
    Test number
    637197011625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,362 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,362 miles
    Test number
    222493172842
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn 65%

  8. Pass108,897 miles (+7,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,897 miles
    Test number
    880484341787
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS LOW

  9. Pass101,043 miles (+12,212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,043 miles
    Test number
    430345865121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,831 miles (+5,089)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,831 miles
    Test number
    747812304376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s handbrake getting low on effort

  11. Pass83,742 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    979868013360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note225-45-17 rf tyres fitted front - 205-50-17 tyres fitted rear
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe appears to be corroding under plastic coating, but unable to properly assess - customer to check regularly
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe appears to be corroding under plastic coating, but unable to properly assess - customer to check regularly

  12. Fail83,740 miles (+12,179)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    758586703342
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note225-45-17 rf tyres fitted front - 205-50-17 tyres fitted rear
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe appears to be corroding under plastic coating, but unable to properly assess - customer to check regularly
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe appears to be corroding under plastic coating, but unable to properly assess - customer to check regularly

  13. Pass71,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,561 miles
    Test number
    437361412308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,561 miles (+7,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,561 miles
    Test number
    538411212362
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail63,884 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    248426171223
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,884 miles (+5,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    398856171280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,852 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,852 miles
    Test number
    970366820386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,233 miles (+7,036)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    460451309424
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer edges.
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing.

  19. Pass45,197 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,197 miles
    Test number
    713538808399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outer 3/4.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn centre.

Questions about L6 WCA

Does L6 WCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L6 WCA expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L6 WCA?
The MOT on L6 WCA expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L6 WCA done?
L6 WCA was recorded at 152,173 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 7,698 miles a year.
Has L6 WCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 WCA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 WCA 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 L6 WCA find?
L6 WCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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