BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
R720 MLAMOT history
R720 MLA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 146,242 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,441 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R720 MLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R720 MLA was last recorded at 146,242 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 6,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,627 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,615 miles
- Average per year
- 9,441 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,242 miles
- 2025 – 139,627 miles
- 2024 – 133,876 miles
- 2023 – 127,175 miles
- 2022 – 114,547 miles
- 2021 – 97,132 miles
- 2020 – 84,045 miles
- 2019 – 73,904 miles
- 2018 – 66,808 miles
- 2017 – 54,581 miles
- 2016 – 50,814 miles
- 2015 – 37,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,242 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Front. Scrubbed on edges.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Offside Rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,242 miles (+6,615)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 146,242 miles
- Test number
- 799656384975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,627 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 139,627 miles
- Test number
- 864022487025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,627 miles (+5,751)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,627 miles
- Test number
- 906598160309
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,876 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 133,876 miles
- Test number
- 198082723932
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail133,876 miles (+6,701)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,876 miles
- Test number
- 777115313744
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass127,175 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 127,175 miles
- Test number
- 502009519887
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail127,175 miles (+12,628)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,175 miles
- Test number
- 767358900759
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass114,547 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 114,547 miles
- Test number
- 435309583024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
Fail114,547 miles (+17,415)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,547 miles
- Test number
- 782585003006
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
Pass97,132 miles (+13,087)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 97,132 miles
- Test number
- 302482795659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,045 miles
- Test number
- 982307393044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,045 miles (+10,141)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,045 miles
- Test number
- 440125783613
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass73,904 miles (+7,096)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,904 miles
- Test number
- 284010614354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,808 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 66,808 miles
- Test number
- 503035933522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Front. Scrubbed on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Offside Rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,808 miles (+12,227)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,808 miles
- Test number
- 819524585221
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid And Offside front. (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside Front. Scrubbed on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Offside rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Offside Rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,581 miles (+3,767)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 54,581 miles
- Test number
- 991570528178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,814 miles (+12,929)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 50,814 miles
- Test number
- 720288295292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 37,885 miles
- Test number
- 429448415133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R720 MLA
- Does R720 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R720 MLA is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R720 MLA?
- The MOT on R720 MLA is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R720 MLA done?
- R720 MLA was recorded at 146,242 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,441 miles a year.
- Has R720 MLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R720 MLA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on R720 MLA 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 R720 MLA find?
- R720 MLA passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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