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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

JY 479MOT history

JY 479 is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 20,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
20,066 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JY 479
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JY 479 was last recorded at 20,066 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 1,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,497 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,569 miles
Average per year
1,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,066 miles
  • 2024 – 18,497 miles
  • 2023 – 16,693 miles
  • 2022 – 15,411 miles
  • 2021 – 14,191 miles
  • 2020 – 13,445 miles
  • 2019 – 12,556 miles
  • 2018 – 10,050 miles
  • 2017 – 6,751 miles
  • 2016 – 4,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,066 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and has deep cut
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryT.p.m.s light is on

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,066 miles (+1,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    20,066 miles
    Test number
    606308038736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and has deep cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT.p.m.s light is on

  2. Pass18,497 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    18,497 miles
    Test number
    828479432250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail18,495 miles (+1,802)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,495 miles
    Test number
    244730405908
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

  4. Pass16,693 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    16,693 miles
    Test number
    719399723453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to /or on wear bars ,inner edge badly worn ,cuts in tread .

  5. Pass15,411 miles (+1,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    15,411 miles
    Test number
    584744496346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass14,191 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    14,191 miles
    Test number
    646021820951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,445 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    13,445 miles
    Test number
    893434084847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,556 miles (+2,506)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    12,556 miles
    Test number
    194269468353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass10,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    10,050 miles
    Test number
    824212460584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail10,050 miles (+3,299)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,050 miles
    Test number
    614422087644
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass6,751 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    6,751 miles
    Test number
    202173175622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    4,828 miles
    Test number
    959673959091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JY 479

What vehicle is registration JY 479 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JY 479 on a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 20 Sept 2013. 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 JY 479 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JY 479 expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JY 479?
The MOT on JY 479 expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JY 479 done?
JY 479 was recorded at 20,066 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 1,667 miles a year.
Has JY 479 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JY 479 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on JY 479 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 JY 479 find?
JY 479 passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks close to cords; nearside rear nail in tyre and has deep cut; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has deep cracks close to cords, and 1 more.

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