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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S26 AKJMOT history

S26 AKJ is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

S26 AKJ grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,585 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 AKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 AKJ was last recorded at 122,585 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2024: 96,983 miles, lower than 97,373 miles on 14 Jun 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,576 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,585 miles
  • 2025 – 114,926 miles
  • 2024 – 96,985 miles
  • 2023 – 97,373 miles
  • 2022 – 85,985 miles
  • 2021 – 80,152 miles
  • 2020 – 74,660 miles
  • 2019 – 67,781 miles
  • 2018 – 58,057 miles
  • 2017 – 50,372 miles
  • 2016 – 41,979 miles
  • 2015 – 39,135 miles
  • 2014 – 34,977 miles
  • 2013 – 30,717 miles
  • 2012 – 26,281 miles
  • 2011 – 19,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,585 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Subframe to Calliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Subframe to Calliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,585 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,585 miles
    Test number
    822961701770
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,576 miles (+7,650)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    672047740232
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,926 miles (+17,941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,926 miles
    Test number
    552127293822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,985 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    642626793553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,983 miles (-390)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,983 miles
    Test number
    682178685834
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass97,373 miles (+5,002)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    938533293720
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Subframe to Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Subframe to Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake only just met the required efficiency
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail92,371 miles (+6,386)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,371 miles
    Test number
    645566408859
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Subframe to Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Subframe to Calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass85,985 miles (+5,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,985 miles
    Test number
    743798963129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,152 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,152 miles
    Test number
    772994689351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,149 miles (+372)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,149 miles
    Test number
    983162056730
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,777 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,777 miles
    Test number
    915777860080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension slight noise

  12. Fail79,775 miles (+5,115)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    238994065264
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass74,660 miles (+6,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    926968295952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2mm

  14. Pass67,781 miles (+9,724)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    556129976727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    216278158181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,057 miles (+7,685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    392839702423
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass50,372 miles (+8,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    197328894269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass41,979 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,979 miles
    Test number
    657322151628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,135 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    555293465071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,977 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,977 miles
    Test number
    147490354014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,717 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,717 miles
    Test number
    566553863096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,281 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    705510762043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,770 miles
    Test number
    127149261030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 AKJ

Does S26 AKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 AKJ is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 AKJ?
The MOT on S26 AKJ is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 AKJ done?
S26 AKJ was recorded at 122,585 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,630 miles a year.
Has S26 AKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 AKJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 AKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S26 AKJ find?
S26 AKJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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