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BMW 120

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

950 PLMOT history

950 PL is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

950 PL red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,721 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
950 PL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

950 PL was last recorded at 137,721 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,531 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,190 miles
Average per year
7,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,721 miles
  • 2025 – 135,531 miles
  • 2024 – 121,930 miles
  • 2023 – 108,660 miles
  • 2022 – 106,195 miles
  • 2021 – 101,708 miles
  • 2020 – 96,739 miles
  • 2019 – 94,026 miles
  • 2018 – 74,431 miles
  • 2017 – 61,729 miles
  • 2016 – 49,657 miles
  • 2015 – 43,065 miles
  • 2014 – 39,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,721 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,721 miles
    Test number
    740653510016
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail137,721 miles (+2,190)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,721 miles
    Test number
    688504271249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,531 miles (+13,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,531 miles
    Test number
    834762830722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,930 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    885567098156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,915 miles (+13,255)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,915 miles
    Test number
    716952675550
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass108,660 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,660 miles
    Test number
    335340468653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,652 miles (+2,457)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,652 miles
    Test number
    929779071676
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass106,195 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    810997577317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,708 miles (+4,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    789470913266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass96,739 miles (+109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,739 miles
    Test number
    769468340638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail96,630 miles (+2,604)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,630 miles
    Test number
    804475944625
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass94,026 miles (+6,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,026 miles
    Test number
    343536150277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass87,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    596196784054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,531 miles (+13,100)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    733848225569
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  15. Pass74,431 miles (+12,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    494791622084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,729 miles (+12,072)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    153494080921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,657 miles (+6,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,657 miles
    Test number
    476714445893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,065 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,065 miles
    Test number
    476942055073
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail43,054 miles (+4,050)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    449332955091
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass39,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,004 miles
    Test number
    169816254439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 950 PL

What vehicle is registration 950 PL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 950 PL on a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 May 2010. 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 950 PL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 950 PL is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 950 PL?
The MOT on 950 PL is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 950 PL done?
950 PL was recorded at 137,721 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,958 miles a year.
Has 950 PL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 950 PL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 950 PL 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 950 PL find?
950 PL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.

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