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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S7 GDJMOT history

S7 GDJ is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,096 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 GDJ
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
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 GDJ was last recorded at 143,096 miles on 17 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2026: 143,096 miles, lower than 147,057 miles on 14 Apr 2026.

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
147,057 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,096 miles
  • 2025 – 137,700 miles
  • 2024 – 133,221 miles
  • 2023 – 129,258 miles
  • 2022 – 124,141 miles
  • 2021 – 115,506 miles
  • 2020 – 111,829 miles
  • 2019 – 105,477 miles
  • 2018 – 94,102 miles
  • 2017 – 81,478 miles
  • 2016 – 76,581 miles
  • 2015 – 69,239 miles
  • 2014 – 65,556 miles
  • 2013 – 55,096 miles
  • 2012 – 42,400 miles
  • 2011 – 31,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,096 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,096 miles (-3,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,096 miles
    Test number
    733267785565
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail147,057 miles (+9,357)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,057 miles
    Test number
    632574275638
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass137,700 miles (+51)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,700 miles
    Test number
    872089576697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Fail137,649 miles (+4,428)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,649 miles
    Test number
    567146444401
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass133,221 miles (+3,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,221 miles
    Test number
    897443475438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,258 miles (+5,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,258 miles
    Test number
    930281280443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass124,141 miles (+8,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    855849919183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass115,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,506 miles
    Test number
    559596352229
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  9. Fail115,506 miles (+3,677)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,506 miles
    Test number
    103123429090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  10. Pass111,829 miles (+6,352)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,829 miles
    Test number
    423792408021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. Pass105,477 miles (+11,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,477 miles
    Test number
    481144166043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass94,102 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,102 miles
    Test number
    470097329854
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  13. Fail94,036 miles (+12,558)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,036 miles
    Test number
    850262242926
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  14. Pass81,478 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,478 miles
    Test number
    242003363557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    799082095735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,581 miles (+7,342)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    651172673406
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass69,239 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,239 miles
    Test number
    975069605236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,556 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    878806034152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,096 miles (+12,696)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    649662433018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,400 miles (+11,177)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,400 miles
    Test number
    599234042028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    996396041087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 GDJ

Does S7 GDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 GDJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 GDJ?
The MOT on S7 GDJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 GDJ done?
S7 GDJ was recorded at 143,096 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has S7 GDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 GDJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 GDJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S7 GDJ find?
S7 GDJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: central exhaust mounting defective.

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