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White · Petrol · 1994 · 650 cc

L97 NSAMOT history

L97 NSA is a white petrol BMW first used on 29 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 45,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
45,364 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L97 NSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
650 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
29 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L97 NSA was last recorded at 45,364 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,348 miles · 15 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,364 miles
  • 2023 – 45,348 miles
  • 2022 – 44,854 miles
  • 2021 – 44,506 miles
  • 2020 – 43,339 miles
  • 2013 – 43,195 miles
  • 2012 – 42,987 miles
  • 2010 – 42,941 miles
  • 2009 – 42,270 miles
  • 2008 – 40,680 miles
  • 2007 – 40,103 miles
  • 2006 – 38,545 miles
  • 2005 – 37,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    708454488529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,364 miles (+16)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    309788605714
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass45,348 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    128601066646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,854 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    992701034795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,506 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,506 miles
    Test number
    483166915603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    188822335507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail43,339 miles (+144)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    477164482825
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail43,195 miles (+208)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,195 miles
    Test number
    868227063217
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
    • FailureRear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
    • FailureRear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

  9. Pass42,987 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    749205912298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,941 miles
    Test number
    333786340461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,941 miles (+671)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,941 miles
    Test number
    580182570192
    • FailureFront wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
    • FailureRear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

  12. Pass42,270 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    171736799422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,680 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    983456358061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,103 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,103 miles
    Test number
    501470437025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,545 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,545 miles
    Test number
    552734556097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    37,163 miles
    Test number
    290231575459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L97 NSA

Does L97 NSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L97 NSA expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L97 NSA?
The MOT on L97 NSA expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L97 NSA done?
L97 NSA was recorded at 45,364 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 406 miles a year.
Has L97 NSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L97 NSA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L97 NSA 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 L97 NSA find?
L97 NSA passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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