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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L7 CMTMOT history

L7 CMT is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,459 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CMT was last recorded at 75,459 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 3,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,726 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,733 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,459 miles
  • 2025 – 71,726 miles
  • 2024 – 65,834 miles
  • 2023 – 65,143 miles
  • 2022 – 64,291 miles
  • 2021 – 62,872 miles
  • 2020 – 50,012 miles
  • 2019 – 45,928 miles
  • 2018 – 43,730 miles
  • 2017 – 41,054 miles
  • 2016 – 37,561 miles
  • 2015 – 35,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,459 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,459 miles (+3,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    146612797106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass71,726 miles (+5,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    329709347341
    • AdvisoryManufacturers protective under trays fitted preventing inspection of components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass65,834 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,834 miles
    Test number
    973536148875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,143 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,143 miles
    Test number
    735627421971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,291 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,291 miles
    Test number
    387943796420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,872 miles (+12,860)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,872 miles
    Test number
    443191138226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,012 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,012 miles
    Test number
    225735356868
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail49,993 miles (+4,065)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,993 miles
    Test number
    277574780902
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass45,928 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,928 miles
    Test number
    491825958016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,730 miles (+2,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,730 miles
    Test number
    980370566044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass41,054 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,054 miles
    Test number
    671523646769
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass37,561 miles (+2,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,561 miles
    Test number
    401007757140
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  13. Pass35,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,160 miles
    Test number
    335545625136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 CMT

Does L7 CMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CMT is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 CMT?
The MOT on L7 CMT is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 CMT done?
L7 CMT was recorded at 75,459 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has L7 CMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CMT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 CMT 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 CMT find?
L7 CMT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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