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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S17 JFAMOT history

S17 JFA is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 16 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 150,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
150,285 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 JFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 JFA was last recorded at 150,285 miles on 6 May 2026, 9,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,341 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,944 miles
Average per year
11,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,285 miles
  • 2025 – 140,341 miles
  • 2024 – 123,922 miles
  • 2023 – 114,723 miles
  • 2022 – 104,725 miles
  • 2021 – 94,711 miles
  • 2020 – 83,868 miles
  • 2019 – 72,366 miles
  • 2018 – 60,012 miles
  • 2017 – 49,711 miles
  • 2016 – 37,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,285 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,285 miles
    Test number
    101846791812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,285 miles (+9,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,285 miles
    Test number
    132921962636
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass140,341 miles (+16,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,341 miles
    Test number
    788828600285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass123,922 miles (+9,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,922 miles
    Test number
    128206721072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass114,723 miles (+9,998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,723 miles
    Test number
    600222761666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass104,725 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,725 miles
    Test number
    113461724799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail104,617 miles (+9,906)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,617 miles
    Test number
    145493870948
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass94,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,711 miles
    Test number
    981488771236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail94,711 miles (+10,843)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,711 miles
    Test number
    421628259100
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass83,868 miles (+11,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,868 miles
    Test number
    168427288758
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass72,366 miles (+12,354)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    711200278855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,012 miles (+10,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,012 miles
    Test number
    917304153528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes splitting / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes splitting / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass49,711 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,711 miles
    Test number
    368616932190
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail49,700 miles (+11,863)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    538075430614
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass37,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,837 miles
    Test number
    179180007986
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S17 JFA

Does S17 JFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 JFA is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 JFA?
The MOT on S17 JFA is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 JFA done?
S17 JFA was recorded at 150,285 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 11,460 miles a year.
Has S17 JFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 JFA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 JFA 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 S17 JFA find?
S17 JFA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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