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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

F7 RFAMOT history

F7 RFA is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,369 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 RFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 RFA was last recorded at 128,369 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,361 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,008 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,369 miles
  • 2025 – 122,361 miles
  • 2024 – 117,956 miles
  • 2023 – 112,679 miles
  • 2022 – 107,320 miles
  • 2021 – 98,239 miles
  • 2020 – 83,293 miles
  • 2019 – 61,773 miles
  • 2017 – 44,040 miles
  • 2016 – 42,287 miles
  • 2015 – 41,348 miles
  • 2014 – 40,291 miles
  • 2013 – 38,799 miles
  • 2012 – 37,376 miles
  • 2011 – 27,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,369 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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,369 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,369 miles
    Test number
    128605957036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,361 miles (+4,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,361 miles
    Test number
    500362353148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass117,956 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,956 miles
    Test number
    521072175015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,679 miles (+5,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    803861797991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass107,320 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,320 miles
    Test number
    129780911129
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail107,316 miles (+9,077)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    752351706248
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,239 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,239 miles
    Test number
    908201578240
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail98,238 miles (+156)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,238 miles
    Test number
    812051745078
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail98,082 miles (+14,789)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,082 miles
    Test number
    326932103098
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass83,293 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,293 miles
    Test number
    401848663701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail83,283 miles (+21,510)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    869799638726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass61,773 miles (+43)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    919078292739
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail61,730 miles (+17,690)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    663640773017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass44,040 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,040 miles
    Test number
    161054309258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,287 miles (+939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,287 miles
    Test number
    612842864795
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass41,348 miles (+1,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,348 miles
    Test number
    351893814754
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres down to 3mm
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  17. Pass40,291 miles (+1,492)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,291 miles
    Test number
    606313784248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass38,799 miles (+1,423)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,799 miles
    Test number
    745961993250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass37,376 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,376 miles
    Test number
    359897502390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,422 miles (+6,769)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,422 miles
    Test number
    249057762077
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
  21. Pass27,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,653 miles
    Test number
    326553961095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 RFA

Does F7 RFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 RFA is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 RFA?
The MOT on F7 RFA is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 RFA done?
F7 RFA was recorded at 128,369 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has F7 RFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 RFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on F7 RFA 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 F7 RFA find?
F7 RFA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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