BMW 120
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S30 SOVMOT history
S30 SOV is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 136,414 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 SOV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 SOV was last recorded at 136,414 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 7,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,063 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,351 miles
- Average per year
- 10,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,414 miles
- 2025 – 129,063 miles
- 2024 – 126,492 miles
- 2023 – 113,018 miles
- 2022 – 99,504 miles
- 2021 – 85,128 miles
- 2020 – 72,672 miles
- 2019 – 54,174 miles
- 2018 – 45,692 miles
- 2017 – 35,935 miles
- 2016 – 29,300 miles
- 2015 – 24,171 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,414 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,414 miles (+7,351)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 136,414 miles
- Test number
- 477486297831
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,063 miles (+2,571)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 129,063 miles
- Test number
- 938154578130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 126,492 miles
- Test number
- 965726689242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,492 miles (+13,474)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,492 miles
- Test number
- 663928076124
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass113,018 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 113,018 miles
- Test number
- 647728577690
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail113,018 miles (+13,514)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,018 miles
- Test number
- 865534378865
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,504 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 99,504 miles
- Test number
- 251324232327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail99,504 miles (+14,376)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,504 miles
- Test number
- 172176473314
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed LARGE CUT EXSPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,128 miles (+12,456)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,128 miles
- Test number
- 695390027436
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,672 miles (+18,498)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 72,672 miles
- Test number
- 814138972939
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH GETTING LOW ON 4MM (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,174 miles (+8,482)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 54,174 miles
- Test number
- 468569668972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,692 miles (+9,757)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 45,692 miles
- Test number
- 985387198479
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking between treads
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking between treads
Pass35,935 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 35,935 miles
- Test number
- 649867564665
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail35,935 miles (+6,635)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,935 miles
- Test number
- 519237350719
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass29,300 miles (+5,129)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 29,300 miles
- Test number
- 953164912206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,171 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 24,171 miles
- Test number
- 295321205168
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S30 SOV
- Does S30 SOV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 SOV is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S30 SOV?
- The MOT on S30 SOV is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 SOV done?
- S30 SOV was recorded at 136,414 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,242 miles a year.
- Has S30 SOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 SOV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S30 SOV 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 S30 SOV find?
- S30 SOV passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.
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