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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S14 PREMOT history

S14 PRE is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S14 PRE silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,529 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 PRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 PRE was last recorded at 149,529 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,120 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,409 miles
Average per year
5,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,529 miles
  • 2025 – 146,120 miles
  • 2024 – 138,896 miles
  • 2023 – 137,291 miles
  • 2022 – 136,139 miles
  • 2021 – 134,715 miles
  • 2020 – 133,232 miles
  • 2019 – 131,213 miles
  • 2018 – 123,776 miles
  • 2016 – 114,259 miles
  • 2015 – 106,175 miles
  • 2014 – 99,824 miles
  • 2013 – 73,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,529 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front and rear Tyres different size

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,529 miles (+3,409)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,529 miles
    Test number
    758198277136
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass146,120 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,120 miles
    Test number
    637207321302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,108 miles (+7,212)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,108 miles
    Test number
    670784427393
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass138,896 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,896 miles
    Test number
    411751726895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,880 miles (+1,589)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,880 miles
    Test number
    181524033948
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass137,291 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,291 miles
    Test number
    402917256374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,275 miles (+1,136)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,275 miles
    Test number
    108867885665
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass136,139 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,139 miles
    Test number
    235620244165
    • AdvisoryFront and rear Tyres different size
  9. Fail136,104 miles (+1,389)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,104 miles
    Test number
    375520142799
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear Tyres different size
  10. Pass134,715 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,715 miles
    Test number
    631239296513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail134,710 miles (+1,478)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,710 miles
    Test number
    447004402186
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass133,232 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,232 miles
    Test number
    758653246011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,213 miles
    Test number
    134483915181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,213 miles (+7,437)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,213 miles
    Test number
    546820949304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))
  15. Pass123,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,776 miles
    Test number
    518708338063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail123,776 miles (+9,517)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,776 miles
    Test number
    818243936118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass114,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    542823773289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,259 miles (+8,084)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    509815094388
    • FailureCentral Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass106,175 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,175 miles
    Test number
    616109207028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,824 miles (+26,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,824 miles
    Test number
    699620864253
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass73,057 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,057 miles
    Test number
    555019843215
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight scrubbing outer edge

Questions about S14 PRE

Does S14 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 PRE is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 PRE?
The MOT on S14 PRE is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 PRE done?
S14 PRE was recorded at 149,529 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 5,933 miles a year.
Has S14 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 PRE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S14 PRE 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 S14 PRE find?
S14 PRE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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