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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

856 CYCMOT history

856 CYC is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 7 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 41,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

856 CYC white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,229 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
856 CYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

856 CYC was last recorded at 41,229 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,818 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,411 miles
Average per year
2,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,229 miles
  • 2025 – 38,818 miles
  • 2024 – 34,621 miles
  • 2023 – 29,092 miles
  • 2022 – 23,966 miles
  • 2021 – 17,736 miles
  • 2020 – 14,186 miles
  • 2019 – 13,722 miles
  • 2018 – 13,323 miles
  • 2017 – 12,979 miles
  • 2016 – 11,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,229 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,229 miles (+2,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,229 miles
    Test number
    533903991600
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass38,818 miles (+4,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    38,818 miles
    Test number
    489578073553
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass34,621 miles (+5,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,621 miles
    Test number
    610607071301
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass29,092 miles (+5,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,092 miles
    Test number
    518117867642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass23,966 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    23,966 miles
    Test number
    448671864774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass17,736 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    17,736 miles
    Test number
    894420185205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,186 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    14,186 miles
    Test number
    468714226039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,722 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    13,722 miles
    Test number
    638825437169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,323 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    13,323 miles
    Test number
    999465011655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    12,979 miles
    Test number
    610644237544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail12,979 miles (+1,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,979 miles
    Test number
    463603506290
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass11,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,402 miles
    Test number
    854477655201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 856 CYC

What vehicle is registration 856 CYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 856 CYC on a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 7 Aug 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 856 CYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 856 CYC is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 856 CYC?
The MOT on 856 CYC is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 856 CYC done?
856 CYC was recorded at 41,229 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,971 miles a year.
Has 856 CYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 856 CYC has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on 856 CYC 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 856 CYC find?
856 CYC passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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