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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.

S20 EMW silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass118,226 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass93,914 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    981757357530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass77,970 miles (+9,046)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,970 miles
    Test number
    778907335379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,924 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,924 miles
    Test number
    518212591455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. Pass54,743 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,743 miles
    Test number
    898958097490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,678 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,678 miles
    Test number
    850294212698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,578 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,578 miles
    Test number
    605269865632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass32,676 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    528806153077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,591 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,591 miles
    Test number
    449663052083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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