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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LO13 UXUMOT history

LO13 UXU is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 174,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,231 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO13 UXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO13 UXU was last recorded at 174,231 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 22,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,819 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
22,412 miles
Average per year
13,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,231 miles
  • 2025 – 151,819 miles
  • 2024 – 150,479 miles
  • 2023 – 139,885 miles
  • 2022 – 126,383 miles
  • 2021 – 116,969 miles
  • 2020 – 107,243 miles
  • 2019 – 87,990 miles
  • 2018 – 76,992 miles
  • 2017 – 69,531 miles
  • 2016 – 46,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,231 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running light flickering
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,231 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,231 miles
    Test number
    989284637136
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running light flickering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail174,231 miles (+22,412)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,231 miles
    Test number
    554285670059
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working not constantly illuminating/flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass151,819 miles (+1,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,819 miles
    Test number
    233346578294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Heavy condensation inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail150,479 miles (+10,594)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,479 miles
    Test number
    684801809242
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working flickering on and off rings not illuminated (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front light defective flickering day time light headlight wet inside lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass139,885 miles (+81)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,885 miles
    Test number
    676291670448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail139,804 miles (+13,421)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,804 miles
    Test number
    489454626802
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,383 miles (+9,414)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,383 miles
    Test number
    228946585379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,969 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,969 miles
    Test number
    652600162921
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and phone holder

  9. Fail116,805 miles (+9,562)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,805 miles
    Test number
    549403494262
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and phone holder

  10. Pass107,243 miles (+19,253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,243 miles
    Test number
    610310574841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,990 miles (+10,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,990 miles
    Test number
    398681384378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass76,992 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,992 miles
    Test number
    213521458243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,531 miles (+22,748)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,531 miles
    Test number
    210302434539
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low reading
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m - worn on edge - 225 40 R18 RFT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass46,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,783 miles
    Test number
    314129971559
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers smeary and leaving lines
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO13 UXU

Does LO13 UXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO13 UXU is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO13 UXU?
The MOT on LO13 UXU is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO13 UXU done?
LO13 UXU was recorded at 174,231 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 13,373 miles a year.
Has LO13 UXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO13 UXU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO13 UXU 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 LO13 UXU find?
LO13 UXU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.

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