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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S100 PYJMOT history

S100 PYJ is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,839 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S100 PYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S100 PYJ was last recorded at 139,839 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2021: 93,102 miles, lower than 105,541 miles on 14 Jan 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
131,989 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,850 miles
Average per year
9,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,839 miles
  • 2025 – 131,989 miles
  • 2024 – 119,043 miles
  • 2023 – 108,803 miles
  • 2022 – 101,940 miles
  • 2021 – 93,102 miles
  • 2019 – 91,164 miles
  • 2018 – 76,328 miles
  • 2017 – 65,937 miles
  • 2016 – 52,240 miles
  • 2015 – 40,364 miles
  • 2014 – 29,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,839 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,839 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,839 miles
    Test number
    750658277377
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail139,839 miles (+7,850)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,839 miles
    Test number
    367994186519
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear PRS (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass131,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,989 miles
    Test number
    896755587943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,989 miles (+12,946)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,989 miles
    Test number
    656232813130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  5. Pass119,043 miles (+10,240)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,043 miles
    Test number
    141266527068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,803 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,803 miles
    Test number
    173794635263
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Fail108,800 miles (+6,860)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,800 miles
    Test number
    828491355069
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass101,940 miles (+8,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,940 miles
    Test number
    356950636687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Pass93,102 miles (-12,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,102 miles
    Test number
    307645806469
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail105,541 miles (+14,377)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,541 miles
    Test number
    851734512134
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing & both front (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass91,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,164 miles
    Test number
    810398839867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail91,164 miles (+14,836)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,164 miles
    Test number
    143131112898
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass76,328 miles (+10,391)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,328 miles
    Test number
    518231295932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,937 miles (+13,697)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,937 miles
    Test number
    726495994892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,240 miles (+11,876)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,240 miles
    Test number
    777758008234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,364 miles (+11,047)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    259168857621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,317 miles
    Test number
    417035004491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S100 PYJ

Does S100 PYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S100 PYJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S100 PYJ?
The MOT on S100 PYJ is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S100 PYJ done?
S100 PYJ was recorded at 139,839 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 9,853 miles a year.
Has S100 PYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S100 PYJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S100 PYJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S100 PYJ find?
S100 PYJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front undertray not fully secure; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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