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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

ESK 178MOT history

ESK 178 is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 47,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

ESK 178 blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,438 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 178
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 178 was last recorded at 47,438 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,374 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,064 miles
Average per year
3,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,438 miles
  • 2025 – 43,374 miles
  • 2024 – 38,858 miles
  • 2023 – 35,560 miles
  • 2022 – 31,304 miles
  • 2021 – 26,986 miles
  • 2020 – 25,609 miles
  • 2019 – 21,843 miles
  • 2018 – 18,671 miles
  • 2017 – 16,273 miles
  • 2016 – 13,122 miles
  • 2015 – 12,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,438 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp lens brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,438 miles (+4,064)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,438 miles
    Test number
    676625182698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  2. Pass43,374 miles (+4,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    43,374 miles
    Test number
    275199820766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  3. Pass38,858 miles (+3,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    105463187689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp assembly damaged
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  4. Pass35,560 miles (+4,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,560 miles
    Test number
    787719489556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

  5. Pass31,304 miles (+4,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    31,304 miles
    Test number
    461097966044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  6. Pass26,986 miles (+1,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    26,986 miles
    Test number
    949448029959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  7. Pass25,609 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,609 miles
    Test number
    910728470484
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  8. Pass21,843 miles (+3,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,843 miles
    Test number
    524298758204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has damage to sidewall
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  9. Pass18,671 miles (+2,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    18,671 miles
    Test number
    829442603617
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  10. Pass16,273 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,273 miles
    Test number
    640431681304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,122 miles (+723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,122 miles
    Test number
    969149300029
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer tread
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass12,399 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    12,399 miles
    Test number
    929204455020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about ESK 178

What vehicle is registration ESK 178 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 178 on a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2012. 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 ESK 178 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 178 is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESK 178?
The MOT on ESK 178 is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 178 done?
ESK 178 was recorded at 47,438 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,141 miles a year.
Has ESK 178 ever failed its MOT?
No. ESK 178 has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on ESK 178 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 ESK 178 find?
ESK 178 passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear tail lamp lens broken; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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