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BMW 120

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L7 AUTMOT history

L7 AUT is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,858 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 AUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 AUT was last recorded at 127,858 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,531 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
327 miles
Average per year
5,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,858 miles
  • 2025 – 127,531 miles
  • 2024 – 124,702 miles
  • 2023 – 118,506 miles
  • 2022 – 111,481 miles
  • 2021 – 103,768 miles
  • 2020 – 99,468 miles
  • 2019 – 93,734 miles
  • 2018 – 87,972 miles
  • 2017 – 81,630 miles
  • 2016 – 75,550 miles
  • 2015 – 70,649 miles
  • 2014 – 63,016 miles
  • 2013 – 54,942 miles
  • 2012 – 47,148 miles
  • 2011 – 40,033 miles
  • 2010 – 34,541 miles
  • 2009 – 28,164 miles
  • 2008 – 21,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,858 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension components

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,858 miles (+327)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,858 miles
    Test number
    120541106396
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and suspension components

  2. Pass127,531 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,531 miles
    Test number
    196548214301
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield not fully secure

  3. Fail127,531 miles (+2,829)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,531 miles
    Test number
    503643330656
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield not fully secure

  4. Pass124,702 miles (+6,196)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,702 miles
    Test number
    168293301582
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  5. Pass118,506 miles (+7,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,506 miles
    Test number
    729025163450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,481 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,481 miles
    Test number
    287721319930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,768 miles (+4,300)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    612711872016
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,468 miles (+5,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    172917507232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,734 miles (+5,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    788915077635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass87,972 miles (+6,342)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    926633729476
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Diff Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass81,630 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    293664027380
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken near diff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail81,491 miles (+5,941)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,491 miles
    Test number
    958092704277
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken near diff
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass75,550 miles (+4,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    446915531569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has excessive wear outer edge

  14. Pass70,649 miles (+7,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    585418785108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass63,016 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,016 miles
    Test number
    149641164183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,942 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    266457253165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail54,942 miles (+7,794)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    189866653194
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass47,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    407743162187
    • 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)
    • 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)

  19. Fail47,148 miles (+7,115)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    448003262160
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • 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)

  20. Pass40,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,033 miles
    Test number
    286900081073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail40,033 miles (+5,492)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,033 miles
    Test number
    347960581056
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass34,541 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,541 miles
    Test number
    194886990046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,164 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,164 miles
    Test number
    300388499053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,450 miles
    Test number
    102568988034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 AUT

Does L7 AUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 AUT is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 AUT?
The MOT on L7 AUT is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 AUT done?
L7 AUT was recorded at 127,858 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 5,790 miles a year.
Has L7 AUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 AUT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 AUT 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 L7 AUT find?
L7 AUT passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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