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BMW 125

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L7 CSFMOT history

L7 CSF is a blue diesel BMW 125 first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,667 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
125
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CSF was last recorded at 77,667 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,895 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
2,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,667 miles
  • 2025 – 76,895 miles
  • 2024 – 75,533 miles
  • 2023 – 75,103 miles
  • 2022 – 74,612 miles
  • 2021 – 73,965 miles
  • 2020 – 73,429 miles
  • 2019 – 71,132 miles
  • 2018 – 67,925 miles
  • 2017 – 64,704 miles
  • 2016 – 61,008 miles
  • 2015 – 57,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,667 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,667 miles (+772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,667 miles
    Test number
    953190876219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass76,895 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,895 miles
    Test number
    609127422412
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail76,888 miles (+1,355)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,888 miles
    Test number
    182050791481
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass75,533 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,533 miles
    Test number
    576841011614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front water ingress in headlight
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail75,532 miles (+429)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    427994388235
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front water ingress in headlight
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass75,103 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    700336843709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,612 miles (+647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    388150599217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass73,965 miles (+536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    367189503668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded

  9. Pass73,429 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    184096887038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Fail73,423 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    226765076326
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass71,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    573554909834
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre cracked between treads

  12. Fail71,132 miles (+3,207)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    985362101306
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre cracked between treads

  13. Pass67,925 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,925 miles
    Test number
    858194474237
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass64,704 miles (+3,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,704 miles
    Test number
    640865430075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack/split on outer shoulder of tyre tread

  15. Pass61,008 miles (+3,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    745819686136
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass57,134 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,134 miles
    Test number
    365161145266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    955944615196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 CSF

Does L7 CSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CSF is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 CSF?
The MOT on L7 CSF is valid until 26 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 CSF done?
L7 CSF was recorded at 77,667 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,217 miles a year.
Has L7 CSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CSF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 CSF 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 CSF find?
L7 CSF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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