BMW 120
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L7 GAXMOT history
L7 GAX is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,183 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 131,183 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,603 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 GAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 GAX was last recorded at 131,183 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 11,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,707 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,476 miles
- Average per year
- 9,603 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,183 miles
- 2025 – 119,707 miles
- 2024 – 111,212 miles
- 2023 – 103,043 miles
- 2022 – 95,419 miles
- 2021 – 86,822 miles
- 2019 – 70,807 miles
- 2018 – 61,869 miles
- 2017 – 51,813 miles
- 2016 – 37,687 miles
- 2015 – 24,724 miles
- 2014 – 20,651 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,183 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,183 miles (+11,476)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 131,183 miles
- Test number
- 153678447434
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass119,707 miles (+8,495)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 119,707 miles
- Test number
- 201625728157
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,212 miles (+8,169)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,212 miles
- Test number
- 591234162551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,043 miles (+7,624)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 103,043 miles
- Test number
- 719008774395
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
Pass95,419 miles (+8,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 95,419 miles
- Test number
- 464939230367
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,822 miles (+16,015)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,822 miles
- Test number
- 145897966348
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,807 miles (+8,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 70,807 miles
- Test number
- 344585131484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,869 miles
- Test number
- 654466813041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,869 miles (+10,056)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,869 miles
- Test number
- 609322781451
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryT p m light on
Pass51,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 51,813 miles
- Test number
- 267979400978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,813 miles (+14,126)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,813 miles
- Test number
- 221323702637
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,687 miles (+12,963)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,687 miles
- Test number
- 325332605076
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,724 miles (+4,073)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 24,724 miles
- Test number
- 548479295054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,651 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 20,651 miles
- Test number
- 607828244261
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L7 GAX
- Does L7 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GAX is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 GAX?
- The MOT on L7 GAX is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 GAX done?
- L7 GAX was recorded at 131,183 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 9,603 miles a year.
- Has L7 GAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 GAX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on L7 GAX 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 GAX find?
- L7 GAX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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