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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S23 VPDMOT history

S23 VPD is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 23 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
92,760 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VPD was last recorded at 92,760 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 8,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,438 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,322 miles
Average per year
8,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,760 miles
  • 2024 – 84,438 miles
  • 2023 – 73,711 miles
  • 2022 – 65,647 miles
  • 2021 – 54,963 miles
  • 2020 – 47,343 miles
  • 2019 – 40,765 miles
  • 2018 – 25,454 miles
  • 2017 – 12,525 miles
  • 2016 – 9,521 miles
  • 2015 – 8,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,760 miles

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear hand brake just met minimum requirement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear hand brake just met minimum requirement.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,760 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,760 miles
    Test number
    398731776717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,438 miles (+10,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,438 miles
    Test number
    935861541253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    583379719574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,711 miles (+8,064)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    230909728426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,647 miles (+10,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    892443895453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,963 miles (+7,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    470614522542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass47,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,343 miles
    Test number
    281658300313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake just met minimum requirement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake just met minimum requirement.

  8. Fail47,343 miles (+6,578)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,343 miles
    Test number
    939350915921
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake just met minimum requirement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake just met minimum requirement.

  9. Pass40,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,765 miles
    Test number
    352875145587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,765 miles (+15,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,765 miles
    Test number
    701225547139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass25,454 miles (+12,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,454 miles
    Test number
    210692696036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front poss collision damage evident
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass12,525 miles (+1,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    12,525 miles
    Test number
    209981896512
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted.

  13. Pass11,379 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    11,379 miles
    Test number
    586732946835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,521 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    9,521 miles
    Test number
    557346159713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    8,273 miles
    Test number
    807363415179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 VPD

Does S23 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VPD is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 VPD?
The MOT on S23 VPD is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 VPD done?
S23 VPD was recorded at 92,760 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 8,028 miles a year.
Has S23 VPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VPD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S23 VPD 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 S23 VPD find?
S23 VPD passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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