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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L7 CTKMOT history

L7 CTK is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 4 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,200 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CTK
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
4 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CTK was last recorded at 165,200 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 7,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,018 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,182 miles
Average per year
9,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,200 miles
  • 2024 – 158,018 miles
  • 2023 – 151,311 miles
  • 2022 – 144,826 miles
  • 2021 – 138,500 miles
  • 2020 – 132,230 miles
  • 2019 – 124,395 miles
  • 2018 – 116,049 miles
  • 2017 – 104,295 miles
  • 2016 – 95,711 miles
  • 2015 – 86,741 miles
  • 2014 – 67,775 miles
  • 2013 – 50,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,200 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,200 miles (+7,182)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,200 miles
    Test number
    613329125543
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass158,018 miles (+6,707)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,018 miles
    Test number
    163267417889
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass151,311 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,311 miles
    Test number
    887963552285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,826 miles (+6,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,826 miles
    Test number
    956663322000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass138,500 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,500 miles
    Test number
    762737083694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,230 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,230 miles
    Test number
    437106508392
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail132,225 miles (+7,830)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,225 miles
    Test number
    351702239282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass124,395 miles (+8,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,395 miles
    Test number
    453796093905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass116,049 miles (+11,754)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,049 miles
    Test number
    754600870438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,295 miles (+8,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,295 miles
    Test number
    598669122684
    • 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)
  11. Pass95,711 miles (+8,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    159260020760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  12. Pass86,741 miles (+18,966)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    709795380480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,775 miles (+17,290)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    789527994253
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass50,485 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    998819893251
    • NoteOil level low
  15. Fail50,485 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    348138193484
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteSuspect n/s/rear tyre has slow puncture

Questions about L7 CTK

Does L7 CTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CTK is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 CTK?
The MOT on L7 CTK is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 CTK done?
L7 CTK was recorded at 165,200 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 9,490 miles a year.
Has L7 CTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CTK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 CTK 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 CTK find?
L7 CTK passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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