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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

K20 UPSMOT history

K20 UPS is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
131,418 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 UPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 UPS was last recorded at 131,418 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2010: 28,992 miles, lower than 38,443 miles on 2 Nov 2009.
  • 13 Aug 2022: 128,196 miles, lower than 133,435 miles on 20 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,418 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,418 miles
  • 2023 – 129,446 miles
  • 2022 – 128,196 miles
  • 2021 – 133,435 miles
  • 2020 – 115,557 miles
  • 2019 – 103,173 miles
  • 2018 – 92,425 miles
  • 2017 – 86,370 miles
  • 2016 – 82,341 miles
  • 2015 – 78,035 miles
  • 2014 – 73,854 miles
  • 2013 – 69,196 miles
  • 2011 – 61,927 miles
  • 2010 – 28,992 miles
  • 2009 – 38,443 miles
  • 2008 – 22,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,418 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,418 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,418 miles
    Test number
    257599337338
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,418 miles (+1,972)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,418 miles
    Test number
    152359723506
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,446 miles (+1,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,446 miles
    Test number
    377538016936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass128,196 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,196 miles
    Test number
    742972351055
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail128,196 miles (-5,239)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,196 miles
    Test number
    989636926219
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing all four rims wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass133,435 miles (+12,052)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,435 miles
    Test number
    778096682391
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,383 miles (+5,826)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,383 miles
    Test number
    993383945869
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    535131261582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,557 miles (+12,384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,557 miles
    Test number
    142704466246
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass103,173 miles (+10,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,173 miles
    Test number
    821753803249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass92,425 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,425 miles
    Test number
    811537824674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,370 miles
    Test number
    630079901313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,370 miles (+4,029)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,370 miles
    Test number
    722999910747
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass82,341 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,341 miles
    Test number
    151125593055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,035 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,035 miles
    Test number
    229943135066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,028 miles (+4,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,028 miles
    Test number
    515446025071
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass73,854 miles (+4,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    596625154023
    • NoteNearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

  18. Pass69,196 miles (+7,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    288216853045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,927 miles (+32,935)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    967979151211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,992 miles (-9,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,992 miles
    Test number
    352936560407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass38,443 miles (+15,880)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    842336609324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,563 miles
    Test number
    214636728344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 UPS

Does K20 UPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 UPS expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 UPS?
The MOT on K20 UPS expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 UPS done?
K20 UPS was recorded at 131,418 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
Has K20 UPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 UPS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K20 UPS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K20 UPS find?
K20 UPS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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