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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L90 REDMOT history

L90 RED is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L90 RED white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,821 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RED was last recorded at 94,821 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,961 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,860 miles
Average per year
5,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,821 miles
  • 2025 – 92,961 miles
  • 2024 – 91,248 miles
  • 2023 – 89,377 miles
  • 2022 – 86,954 miles
  • 2021 – 83,726 miles
  • 2020 – 77,774 miles
  • 2019 – 69,230 miles
  • 2018 – 60,480 miles
  • 2017 – 53,348 miles
  • 2016 – 44,159 miles
  • 2015 – 35,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,821 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Park brake efficiency only just attained (17%)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,821 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,821 miles
    Test number
    630357800321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,961 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,961 miles
    Test number
    258654505620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    750056406922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Fail91,248 miles (+1,871)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    819609616651
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass89,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,377 miles
    Test number
    823477901368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just attained (17%)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,377 miles (+2,423)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,377 miles
    Test number
    677683269703
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just attained (17%)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,954 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,954 miles
    Test number
    722869333256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail86,916 miles (+3,190)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    176938929501
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,726 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,726 miles
    Test number
    821772509524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,774 miles (+8,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    385868631370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass69,230 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    931371071293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,480 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    745087926307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,411 miles (+7,063)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    138626973708
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass53,348 miles (+9,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,348 miles
    Test number
    309377386185
    • 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)

  15. Pass44,159 miles (+8,995)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    815812196287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    349326035054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RED

Does L90 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RED is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 RED?
The MOT on L90 RED is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 RED done?
L90 RED was recorded at 94,821 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,404 miles a year.
Has L90 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RED has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 RED 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 L90 RED find?
L90 RED passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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