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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S19 SAYMOT history

S19 SAY is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 18 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,661 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 SAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 SAY was last recorded at 134,661 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,215 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,446 miles
Average per year
6,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,661 miles
  • 2025 – 128,215 miles
  • 2024 – 126,897 miles
  • 2023 – 124,603 miles
  • 2022 – 119,542 miles
  • 2021 – 116,298 miles
  • 2020 – 113,330 miles
  • 2019 – 106,363 miles
  • 2018 – 98,381 miles
  • 2016 – 93,611 miles
  • 2015 – 82,088 miles
  • 2014 – 69,384 miles
  • 2013 – 55,473 miles
  • 2012 – 42,779 miles
  • 2011 – 37,302 miles
  • 2010 – 30,298 miles
  • 2009 – 20,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,661 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,661 miles (+6,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,661 miles
    Test number
    585845593789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,215 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,215 miles
    Test number
    175510165623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer jet inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail128,179 miles (+1,282)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,179 miles
    Test number
    751460774876
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,897 miles
    Test number
    878564118554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail126,896 miles (+2,293)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,896 miles
    Test number
    316237616254
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass124,603 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,603 miles
    Test number
    367682191595
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail124,587 miles (+5,045)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,587 miles
    Test number
    924229443889
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,542 miles (+3,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,542 miles
    Test number
    381117221257
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,298 miles (+2,968)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    758111980761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,330 miles (+6,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,330 miles
    Test number
    418185190948
    • AdvisoryFront flexi perishing x2

  11. Pass106,363 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    516987144814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail105,914 miles (+7,533)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,914 miles
    Test number
    209631614846
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass98,381 miles (+4,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,381 miles
    Test number
    957676681885
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  14. Pass93,611 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    223678944052
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail93,610 miles (+11,522)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,610 miles
    Test number
    900343301513
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    562364271587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail82,088 miles (+12,704)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    298166966250
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass69,384 miles (+13,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    578418904343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,473 miles (+12,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    139524903307
    • NoteFront brake pads very low require replacing ASAP

  20. Pass42,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    378633102391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,779 miles (+5,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,779 miles
    Test number
    709563502328
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass37,302 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,302 miles
    Test number
    418876131193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,298 miles (+9,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,298 miles
    Test number
    821246470114
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass20,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,923 miles
    Test number
    711859839188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S19 SAY

Does S19 SAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 SAY is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 SAY?
The MOT on S19 SAY is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 SAY done?
S19 SAY was recorded at 134,661 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,527 miles a year.
Has S19 SAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 SAY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S19 SAY 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 S19 SAY find?
S19 SAY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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