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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L77 SPOMOT history

L77 SPO is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 5 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,332 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 SPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 SPO was last recorded at 160,332 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 13,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,790 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,542 miles
Average per year
10,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,332 miles
  • 2024 – 134,426 miles
  • 2023 – 134,330 miles
  • 2022 – 107,832 miles
  • 2021 – 98,080 miles
  • 2020 – 87,674 miles
  • 2019 – 78,470 miles
  • 2018 – 66,419 miles
  • 2017 – 53,762 miles
  • 2015 – 41,722 miles
  • 2014 – 35,211 miles
  • 2013 – 28,476 miles
  • 2012 – 18,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,332 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight oil leak (rear diff)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,332 miles (+13,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,332 miles
    Test number
    647611745191
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass146,790 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,790 miles
    Test number
    332656335635
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail146,554 miles (+12,128)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,554 miles
    Test number
    268050825750
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass134,426 miles (+96)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,426 miles
    Test number
    188904506522
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak (rear diff)
  5. Fail134,330 miles (+12,381)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,330 miles
    Test number
    134466718912
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak (rear diff)
  6. Pass121,949 miles (+14,117)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    550680653631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,832 miles
    Test number
    537338984897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted,.
  8. Fail107,828 miles (+9,748)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,828 miles
    Test number
    979834189446
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted,.
  9. Pass98,080 miles (+10,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,080 miles
    Test number
    752961788359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass87,674 miles (+9,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,674 miles
    Test number
    508012507318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass78,470 miles (+12,051)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    793747261279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,419 miles (+12,657)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,419 miles
    Test number
    479715167085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,762 miles (+12,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,762 miles
    Test number
    802687579974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass41,722 miles (+6,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    958604189789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass35,211 miles (+6,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,211 miles
    Test number
    915736254370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass28,476 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,476 miles
    Test number
    269452663326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,392 miles
    Test number
    645873162365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 SPO

Does L77 SPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 SPO is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L77 SPO?
The MOT on L77 SPO is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 SPO done?
L77 SPO was recorded at 160,332 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 10,954 miles a year.
Has L77 SPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 SPO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L77 SPO 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 L77 SPO find?
L77 SPO passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive differential, and 1 more.

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