BMW logo

BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

JJ04 SYMMOT history

JJ04 SYM is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

JJ04 SYM grey 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,800 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,898 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for JJ04 SYM in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
JJ04 SYM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JJ04 SYM was last recorded at 161,800 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 6,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,565 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,235 miles
Average per year
5,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,800 miles
  • 2025 – 155,565 miles
  • 2024 – 145,671 miles
  • 2023 – 133,121 miles
  • 2022 – 122,894 miles
  • 2021 – 118,118 miles
  • 2020 – 116,123 miles
  • 2019 – 113,381 miles
  • 2017 – 107,006 miles
  • 2016 – 100,450 miles
  • 2015 – 87,210 miles
  • 2014 – 81,888 miles
  • 2013 – 75,958 miles
  • 2011 – 70,504 miles
  • 2010 – 69,261 miles
  • 2009 – 65,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,800 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,800 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,800 miles
    Test number
    999831773057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,565 miles
    Test number
    935995189941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail155,565 miles (+9,894)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,565 miles
    Test number
    668280192080
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass145,671 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    145,671 miles
    Test number
    192178440569
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail145,574 miles (+12,453)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    308506748867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass133,121 miles (+10,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    101737731844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,894 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,894 miles
    Test number
    570366875609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,118 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    297185107277
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail118,118 miles (+1,995)3 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    493608029997
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass116,123 miles (+2,742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    177963074516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,381 miles (+6,375)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,381 miles
    Test number
    458147312272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,006 miles (+123)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,006 miles
    Test number
    652147323009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail106,883 miles (+6,433)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,883 miles
    Test number
    174861128594
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass100,450 miles (+13,240)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    884721150983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,210 miles (+5,322)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,210 miles
    Test number
    217606755195
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront wipers worn

  16. Pass81,888 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    248141884121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,958 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    405502353096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass70,504 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    988332161210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,261 miles (+3,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    321909770408
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass65,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    830389899247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JJ04 SYM

Does JJ04 SYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JJ04 SYM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on JJ04 SYM?
The MOT on JJ04 SYM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JJ04 SYM done?
JJ04 SYM was recorded at 161,800 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,898 miles a year.
Has JJ04 SYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JJ04 SYM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on JJ04 SYM 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 JJ04 SYM find?
JJ04 SYM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.