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BMW 120

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

HEL 73MOT history

HEL 73 is a grey petrol BMW 120 first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 46,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
46,491 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
HEL 73
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

HEL 73 was last recorded at 46,491 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,817 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,674 miles
Average per year
2,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,491 miles
  • 2025 – 44,817 miles
  • 2024 – 43,001 miles
  • 2023 – 41,527 miles
  • 2022 – 39,473 miles
  • 2021 – 37,860 miles
  • 2020 – 36,231 miles
  • 2019 – 33,995 miles
  • 2018 – 31,283 miles
  • 2017 – 28,956 miles
  • 2016 – 26,453 miles
  • 2015 – 23,753 miles
  • 2014 – 20,380 miles
  • 2013 – 17,438 miles
  • 2012 – 13,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,491 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    46,491 miles
    Test number
    446692798335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass44,817 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    44,817 miles
    Test number
    356304208595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,001 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    664496342897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  4. Pass41,527 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    41,527 miles
    Test number
    822816223462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Pass39,473 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    571549443356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,860 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    37,860 miles
    Test number
    301022213842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass36,231 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    688637737632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,995 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,995 miles
    Test number
    991083085797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,283 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,283 miles
    Test number
    569005109010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,956 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,956 miles
    Test number
    788497126967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,453 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    403479142211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,753 miles (+3,373)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,753 miles
    Test number
    405968275028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bold on inner edge
  13. Pass20,380 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,380 miles
    Test number
    578552594028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,438 miles (+3,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,438 miles
    Test number
    838964583013
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass13,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,562 miles
    Test number
    147356762065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about HEL 73

What vehicle is registration HEL 73 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HEL 73 on a grey petrol BMW 120 first used on 20 Mar 2009. 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 HEL 73 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on HEL 73 is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on HEL 73?
The MOT on HEL 73 is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HEL 73 done?
HEL 73 was recorded at 46,491 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,325 miles a year.
Has HEL 73 ever failed its MOT?
No. HEL 73 has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on HEL 73 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 HEL 73 find?
HEL 73 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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