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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S27 BLXMOT history

S27 BLX is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2022 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2022
Mileage
156,443 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 BLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S27 BLX was last recorded at 156,443 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 9,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,907 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,536 miles
Average per year
10,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 156,443 miles
  • 2021 – 146,907 miles
  • 2020 – 138,051 miles
  • 2019 – 127,719 miles
  • 2018 – 117,127 miles
  • 2017 – 111,551 miles
  • 2016 – 105,921 miles
  • 2015 – 94,452 miles
  • 2014 – 81,520 miles
  • 2013 – 67,277 miles
  • 2012 – 54,272 miles
  • 2011 – 40,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,443 miles
  • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,443 miles (+9,536)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,443 miles
    Test number
    761147353861
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass146,907 miles (+8,856)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,907 miles
    Test number
    820807849640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,051 miles (+10,332)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,051 miles
    Test number
    693187063759
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,719 miles (+10,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,719 miles
    Test number
    406962834709
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops deteriorated

  5. Pass117,127 miles (+5,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,127 miles
    Test number
    697245062784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass111,551 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,551 miles
    Test number
    784681589187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,921 miles (+11,469)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,921 miles
    Test number
    835757408357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,452 miles (+12,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    278398255029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,520 miles
    Test number
    256767254099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,520 miles (+14,243)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,520 miles
    Test number
    898757254089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  11. Pass67,277 miles (+13,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,277 miles
    Test number
    819927953092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,272 miles (+14,245)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    148078252418
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  13. Pass40,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,027 miles
    Test number
    268393861035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,027 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,027 miles
    Test number
    789523861085
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about S27 BLX

Does S27 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S27 BLX expired on 11 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S27 BLX?
The MOT on S27 BLX expired on 11 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S27 BLX done?
S27 BLX was recorded at 156,443 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 10,644 miles a year.
Has S27 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 BLX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S27 BLX 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 S27 BLX find?
S27 BLX failed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 2 major defects: front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak.

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