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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K55 YDNMOT history

K55 YDN is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,994 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 YDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 YDN was last recorded at 119,994 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,646 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
9,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,994 miles
  • 2025 – 111,063 miles
  • 2024 – 106,739 miles
  • 2023 – 101,274 miles
  • 2022 – 93,834 miles
  • 2021 – 86,189 miles
  • 2019 – 64,769 miles
  • 2018 – 50,447 miles
  • 2017 – 32,890 miles
  • 2016 – 20,286 miles
  • 2015 – 18,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,994 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both track rod ends have been heated up. no play at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,994 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,994 miles
    Test number
    168552088807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,646 miles (+8,583)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    401367724037
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass111,063 miles (+4,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,063 miles
    Test number
    858788322294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,739 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    175967261082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,274 miles (+7,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    830651280403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass93,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    792228589396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail93,834 miles (+7,645)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    219349490023
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass86,189 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,189 miles
    Test number
    602265498888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,965 miles (+21,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,965 miles
    Test number
    799731815167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake is on 1.5mm.( Mot limit is 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass64,769 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    436957991029
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod ends have been heated up. no play at time of test.
  11. Fail64,768 miles (+14,321)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    360914550184
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod ends have been heated up. no play at time of test.
  12. Pass50,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    926604172623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,447 miles (+153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    432697695113
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Fail50,294 miles (+17,404)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    608892342499
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 2.5mm (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass32,890 miles (+12,604)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    366771902814
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass20,286 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    825597424862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,812 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,812 miles
    Test number
    939611055036
    • NoteFront tyres worn outer edges

Questions about K55 YDN

Does K55 YDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 YDN is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 YDN?
The MOT on K55 YDN is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 YDN done?
K55 YDN was recorded at 119,994 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 9,164 miles a year.
Has K55 YDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 YDN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K55 YDN 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 K55 YDN find?
K55 YDN passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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