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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

K30 UKUMOT history

K30 UKU is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 211,180 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

K30 UKU black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
211,180 km
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,818 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 UKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 UKU was last recorded at 211,180 km on 18 Oct 2025, 9,035 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2020: 170,254 miles, lower than 170,524 miles on 10 Sept 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,145 km · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,035 km
Average per year
8,818 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,180 km
  • 2024 – 202,145 km
  • 2023 – 195,739 km
  • 2022 – 189,575 km
  • 2021 – 181,524 km
  • 2018 – 148,839 km
  • 2017 – 139,621 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,180 km

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,180 km (+9,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    211,180 km
    Test number
    868252690886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,145 km (+240)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,145 km
    Test number
    792856587649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail201,905 km (+6,166)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,905 km
    Test number
    241008087453
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s of rear subframe corroded/holed marked with chalk. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all n/s and o/s rear hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete rear subframe heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass195,739 km (+6,164)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    195,739 km
    Test number
    522853636516
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn edges /feathering
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  5. Pass189,575 km (+8,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    189,575 km
    Test number
    523756809252
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass181,524 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    181,524 km
    Test number
    162254787334
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass170,254 miles (-270)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,254 miles
    Test number
    324679963577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail170,524 miles (+10,032)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,524 miles
    Test number
    476028351466
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass160,492 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,492 miles
    Test number
    591838356824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail160,491 miles1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,491 miles
    Test number
    557033030785
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass148,839 km (+9,218)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,839 km
    Test number
    901770436234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,621 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,621 km
    Test number
    145921395205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass80,898 miles (+8,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,898 miles
    Test number
    341377436204
    • 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)
  14. Pass72,274 miles (+6,949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    551608281334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,325 miles (+12,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    469163054235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass52,870 miles (+10,418)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    368004733277
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass42,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,452 miles
    Test number
    676005832234
    • 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)

Questions about K30 UKU

Does K30 UKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 UKU is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K30 UKU?
The MOT on K30 UKU is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 UKU done?
K30 UKU was recorded at 211,180 km at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 8,818 km a year.
Has K30 UKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 UKU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K30 UKU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 UKU find?
K30 UKU passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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