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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S15 JLAMOT history

S15 JLA is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S15 JLA silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,475 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 JLA was last recorded at 140,475 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,279 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,196 miles
Average per year
6,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,475 miles
  • 2025 – 139,279 miles
  • 2024 – 135,774 miles
  • 2023 – 132,156 miles
  • 2022 – 127,568 miles
  • 2021 – 120,710 miles
  • 2020 – 111,316 miles
  • 2019 – 105,980 miles
  • 2018 – 99,110 miles
  • 2017 – 94,728 miles
  • 2016 – 90,269 miles
  • 2015 – 84,429 miles
  • 2014 – 77,118 miles
  • 2013 – 62,241 miles
  • 2012 – 52,647 miles
  • 2011 – 36,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,475 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 And offside rear shock absorbers plastic dust covers loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,475 miles (+1,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,475 miles
    Test number
    455240397692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass139,279 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,279 miles
    Test number
    822445884748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear And offside rear shock absorbers plastic dust covers loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail139,260 miles (+3,486)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,260 miles
    Test number
    335728591830
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear And offside rear shock absorbers plastic dust covers loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass135,774 miles (+3,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,774 miles
    Test number
    231647168918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened see surrounding area also. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing signs of wear and or perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,156 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,156 miles
    Test number
    717189557327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush following control arm (outer) rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,568 miles (+6,858)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,568 miles
    Test number
    515080407611
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,710 miles (+9,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,710 miles
    Test number
    844229399798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,316 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,316 miles
    Test number
    120957936738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,980 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,980 miles
    Test number
    860624678360
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Fail105,956 miles (+6,846)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,956 miles
    Test number
    675737344936
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Pass99,110 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,110 miles
    Test number
    177120319704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,728 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    605569892516
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

  13. Fail94,654 miles (+4,385)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    385581138286
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber coupling splitting

  14. Pass90,269 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,269 miles
    Test number
    892482174759
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass90,196 miles (+5,767)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    296456780605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,429 miles (+7,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    768381595134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass77,118 miles (+14,877)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,118 miles
    Test number
    205542994167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner + outer edges

  18. Pass62,241 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    247483793492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,647 miles (+15,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    928658882172
    • 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)

  20. Pass36,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    546543391125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 JLA

Does S15 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 JLA is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 JLA?
The MOT on S15 JLA is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 JLA done?
S15 JLA was recorded at 140,475 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,849 miles a year.
Has S15 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 JLA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S15 JLA 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 S15 JLA find?
S15 JLA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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