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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S16 ELMMOT history

S16 ELM is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,332 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 ELM was last recorded at 133,332 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,331 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,332 miles
  • 2023 – 118,346 miles
  • 2022 – 105,124 miles
  • 2021 – 89,741 miles
  • 2020 – 88,848 miles
  • 2019 – 86,949 miles
  • 2018 – 84,746 miles
  • 2017 – 82,967 miles
  • 2016 – 80,932 miles
  • 2015 – 79,000 miles
  • 2014 – 77,010 miles
  • 2013 – 74,357 miles
  • 2012 – 72,566 miles
  • 2011 – 70,080 miles
  • 2009 – 67,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,332 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/s rear door window broken/missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,332 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    878449422059
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,331 miles (+14,985)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,331 miles
    Test number
    188579583178
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,346 miles (+13,222)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,346 miles
    Test number
    363714591636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door window broken/missing

  4. Pass105,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,124 miles
    Test number
    486128745096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear door window broken/missing

  5. Fail105,124 miles (+15,383)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,124 miles
    Test number
    920082815663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in head lamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear door window broken/missing

  6. Pass89,741 miles (+893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    191126913609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,848 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    471711187474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,762 miles (+1,813)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,762 miles
    Test number
    850710653573
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass86,949 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,949 miles
    Test number
    427565740282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,746 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    340836325424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges /cuts on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges /cuts on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail84,746 miles (+1,779)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    600159153455
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges /cuts on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges /cuts on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,967 miles
    Test number
    732844499660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,967 miles (+2,035)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,967 miles
    Test number
    165894907519
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass80,932 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,932 miles
    Test number
    447350834679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    328652215958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,000 miles (+1,990)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    704403271237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass77,010 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    735670654340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,855 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    379855224001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,357 miles
    Test number
    156749533458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,356 miles (+1,790)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,356 miles
    Test number
    176039333461
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvice oil leak gearbox

  21. Pass72,566 miles (+2,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    195229702041
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass70,080 miles (+2,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,080 miles
    Test number
    445418011066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,298 miles
    Test number
    103754269397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 ELM

Does S16 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 ELM is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 ELM?
The MOT on S16 ELM is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 ELM done?
S16 ELM was recorded at 133,332 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has S16 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 ELM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 ELM 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 S16 ELM find?
S16 ELM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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