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Alfa Romeo 2000

Blue · Petrol · 1978 · 1,962 cc

BW 12MOT history

BW 12 is a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 2000 first used on 1 Jul 1978. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,677 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BW 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
2000
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,962 cc
Year of manufacture
1978
First used
1 Jul 1978
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BW 12 was last recorded at 82,677 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,653 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,024 miles
Average per year
767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,677 miles
  • 2022 – 80,653 miles
  • 2020 – 78,941 miles
  • 2019 – 78,612 miles
  • 2018 – 77,932 miles
  • 2017 – 76,553 miles
  • 2016 – 76,037 miles
  • 2015 – 75,272 miles
  • 2013 – 74,324 miles
  • 2012 – 73,991 miles
  • 2011 – 73,258 miles
  • 2010 – 72,359 miles
  • 2009 – 71,033 miles
  • 2008 – 69,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,677 miles

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,677 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,677 miles
    Test number
    877459940296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,653 miles (+1,712)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    323054928974
    • MajorNearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,941 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,941 miles
    Test number
    963657035310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,612 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    603705446546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    188503832503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,932 miles (+1,379)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,932 miles
    Test number
    792263326877
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,553 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,553 miles
    Test number
    787549821469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Fail76,532 miles (+495)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,532 miles
    Test number
    922566301640
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil drive shaft / half shaft seal leaking badly also contaminating tyre (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass76,037 miles (+765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,037 miles
    Test number
    926316360833
    • AdvisoryFront brakes starting to bind with weight off car

  10. Pass75,272 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,272 miles
    Test number
    405717075024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,261 miles (+937)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    535015365085
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  12. Pass74,324 miles (+333)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    277744063338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteVery light corrosion on both sills

  13. Pass73,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    429576432499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,991 miles (+36)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    449806832396
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Fail73,955 miles (+697)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,955 miles
    Test number
    416811902442
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteThe front floors, sills, inner sills and spare wheel well are of an older repair and starting to rust. They need to be painted to gaurd against corrosion.

  16. Pass73,258 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    156122991208
    • NoteIn the past the underside of this vehicle has recieved extensive welding repairs. Some of the repairs are becoming a little old and rusty a treatment like waxoyl is strongly recomended ro stem further deteriation.

  17. Fail73,258 miles (+13)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    657312491242
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • NoteIn the past the underside of this vehicle has recieved extensive welding repairs. Some of the repairs are becoming a little old and rusty a treatment like waxoyl is strongly recomended ro stem further deteriation.

  18. Fail73,245 miles (+886)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    708537471202
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play steering idler

  19. Pass72,359 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,359 miles
    Test number
    382028070455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,033 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,033 miles
    Test number
    183600489214
    • NoteSills show signs of stich welding which may be original build weld

  21. Fail71,033 miles (+1,785)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,033 miles
    Test number
    372700189249
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteSills show signs of stich welding which may be original build weld

  22. Pass69,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,248 miles
    Test number
    652787288296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about BW 12

What vehicle is registration BW 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BW 12 on a blue petrol Alfa Romeo 2000 first used on 1 Jul 1978. 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 BW 12 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BW 12 is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on BW 12?
The MOT on BW 12 is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BW 12 done?
BW 12 was recorded at 82,677 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 767 miles a year.
Has BW 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BW 12 has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on BW 12 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 BW 12 find?
BW 12 passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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