
BMW 120
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
S20 EMWMOT history
S20 EMW is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 118,226 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 EMW
- 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
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 EMW was last recorded at 118,226 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 15,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 102,504 miles · 29 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15,722 miles
- Average per year
- 7,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 118,226 miles
- 2023 – 102,504 miles
- 2022 – 93,914 miles
- 2021 – 85,299 miles
- 2020 – 77,970 miles
- 2019 – 68,924 miles
- 2018 – 64,927 miles
- 2017 – 55,860 miles
- 2016 – 48,578 miles
- 2015 – 43,794 miles
- 2014 – 39,715 miles
- 2013 – 32,676 miles
- 2012 – 26,591 miles
- 2011 – 20,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear... rear part (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,226 miles (+15,722)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 118,226 miles
- Test number
- 112353084427
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear... rear part (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,504 miles (+8,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,504 miles
- Test number
- 922707121209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass93,914 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 93,914 miles
- Test number
- 981757357530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,853 miles (+8,554)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,853 miles
- Test number
- 828123466099
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass85,299 miles (+7,329)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 85,299 miles
- Test number
- 935639185308
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,970 miles (+9,046)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 77,970 miles
- Test number
- 778907335379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,924 miles (+3,997)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 68,924 miles
- Test number
- 518212591455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,927 miles (+9,067)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 64,927 miles
- Test number
- 539832817220
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
Pass55,860 miles (+1,117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 55,860 miles
- Test number
- 629339128519
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass54,743 miles (+1,065)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 54,743 miles
- Test number
- 898958097490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,678 miles (+5,100)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 53,678 miles
- Test number
- 850294212698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,578 miles (+4,784)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 48,578 miles
- Test number
- 605269865632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,794 miles (+4,079)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 43,794 miles
- Test number
- 108127755486
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake pad wear sensor broken
Pass39,715 miles (+7,039)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 39,715 miles
- Test number
- 548032064095
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish through tread
Pass32,676 miles (+6,085)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 32,676 miles
- Test number
- 528806153077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,591 miles (+6,537)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,591 miles
- Test number
- 449663052083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,054 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,054 miles
- Test number
- 599374051045
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about S20 EMW
- Does S20 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S20 EMW expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S20 EMW?
- The MOT on S20 EMW expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S20 EMW done?
- S20 EMW was recorded at 118,226 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
- Has S20 EMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 EMW has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on S20 EMW 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 S20 EMW find?
- S20 EMW passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear... rear part; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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