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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S40 ULHMOT history

S40 ULH is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2026
Mileage
76,989 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ULH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S40 ULH was last recorded at 76,989 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,719 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,270 miles
Average per year
3,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,989 miles
  • 2025 – 72,719 miles
  • 2024 – 66,759 miles
  • 2023 – 66,400 miles
  • 2022 – 64,107 miles
  • 2021 – 61,942 miles
  • 2020 – 59,436 miles
  • 2019 – 56,235 miles
  • 2018 – 52,704 miles
  • 2017 – 51,025 miles
  • 2016 – 49,377 miles
  • 2015 – 46,828 miles
  • 2014 – 45,265 miles
  • 2013 – 42,925 miles
  • 2012 – 37,278 miles
  • 2011 – 33,800 miles
  • 2010 – 29,994 miles
  • 2009 – 24,416 miles
  • 2008 – 19,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,989 miles
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper insecure due to damage, recommend further inspection/repair
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replace (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,989 miles (+4,270)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,989 miles
    Test number
    599381472536
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper insecure due to damage, recommend further inspection/repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replace (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass72,719 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    72,719 miles
    Test number
    455336284424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear tyre has puncture
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail72,719 miles (+5,960)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,719 miles
    Test number
    785391048852
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear offside rear tyre has puncture
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass66,759 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    716208160753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,400 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    246184945645
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail66,398 miles (+2,291)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    617053112200
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRequires tracking

  7. Pass64,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,107 miles
    Test number
    940922320104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail64,107 miles (+2,165)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,107 miles
    Test number
    148901840809
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass61,942 miles (+2,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,942 miles
    Test number
    349763303877
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,436 miles (+3,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,436 miles
    Test number
    725049418596
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass56,235 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,235 miles
    Test number
    867786700744
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail56,129 miles (+3,425)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,129 miles
    Test number
    593515665081
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass52,704 miles (+1,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,704 miles
    Test number
    941411778479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass51,025 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    130119082254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,377 miles (+2,549)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,377 miles
    Test number
    378815561549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over some components.
    • AdvisoryService light on.

  16. Pass46,828 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,828 miles
    Test number
    356431386212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,824 miles (+1,559)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,824 miles
    Test number
    616581648984
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit REQUIRES TRACKING (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail45,265 miles1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,265 miles
    Test number
    286891404327
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder,(stepped tread).
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside shoulder,(stepped tread).
    • NoteService light on.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,265 miles (+2,340)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,265 miles
    Test number
    857191504303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder,(stepped tread).
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside shoulder,(stepped tread).
    • NoteService light on.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass42,925 miles (+5,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,925 miles
    Test number
    778335403376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass37,278 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,278 miles
    Test number
    778025302390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,800 miles
    Test number
    295954381208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,800 miles (+3,806)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,800 miles
    Test number
    619294681284
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass29,994 miles (+5,578)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,994 miles
    Test number
    463933790204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,416 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    613618089279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,107 miles
    Test number
    200657498234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 ULH

Does S40 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 ULH expired on 17 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 ULH?
The MOT on S40 ULH expired on 17 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 ULH done?
S40 ULH was recorded at 76,989 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,280 miles a year.
Has S40 ULH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ULH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 ULH 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 S40 ULH find?
S40 ULH failed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside front bumper insecure due to damage, recommend further inspection/repair; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace, and 1 more.

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