BMW 120
White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
N5 NGXMOT history
N5 NGX is a white petrol BMW 120 first used on 8 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,726 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 103,726 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,948 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 NGX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 NGX was last recorded at 103,726 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,971 miles · 2 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,755 miles
- Average per year
- 4,948 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,726 miles
- 2025 – 99,971 miles
- 2024 – 95,595 miles
- 2023 – 92,256 miles
- 2021 – 91,593 miles
- 2019 – 87,534 miles
- 2018 – 82,565 miles
- 2017 – 77,944 miles
- 2016 – 73,963 miles
- 2015 – 69,911 miles
- 2014 – 58,124 miles
- 2013 – 57,428 miles
- 2012 – 42,840 miles
- 2011 – 28,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,726 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 103,726 miles
- Test number
- 666390783279
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail103,726 miles (+3,755)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,726 miles
- Test number
- 883071026784
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass99,971 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 99,971 miles
- Test number
- 675333326215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail99,971 miles (+4,376)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,971 miles
- Test number
- 241459114560
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame strengthening plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe strengthening plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass95,595 miles (+3,339)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 95,595 miles
- Test number
- 706278417408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,256 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 92,256 miles
- Test number
- 366879502426
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,256 miles (+663)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,256 miles
- Test number
- 505425242713
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,593 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 91,593 miles
- Test number
- 462495169611
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail91,593 miles (+4,059)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,593 miles
- Test number
- 761986368578
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass87,534 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,534 miles
- Test number
- 664642444383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,468 miles (+4,903)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,468 miles
- Test number
- 801073210099
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,565 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 82,565 miles
- Test number
- 206742961753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,399 miles (+4,455)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,399 miles
- Test number
- 449571240174
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass77,944 miles (+3,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 77,944 miles
- Test number
- 861827557018
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass73,963 miles (+4,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 73,963 miles
- Test number
- 303100966442
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass69,911 miles (+11,787)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 69,911 miles
- Test number
- 145461820858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,124 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 58,124 miles
- Test number
- 566494874229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,078 miles (+650)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,078 miles
- Test number
- 746701154281
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass57,428 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 57,428 miles
- Test number
- 575941263206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail57,428 miles (+14,588)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,428 miles
- Test number
- 748779053297
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass42,840 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,840 miles
- Test number
- 367989652438
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail42,836 miles (+13,924)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,836 miles
- Test number
- 917258752255
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,912 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 28,912 miles
- Test number
- 409556881101
- 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)
- 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)
Questions about N5 NGX
- Does N5 NGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 NGX is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 NGX?
- The MOT on N5 NGX is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 NGX done?
- N5 NGX was recorded at 103,726 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,948 miles a year.
- Has N5 NGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 NGX has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on N5 NGX 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 N5 NGX find?
- N5 NGX passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 3 more.
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