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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S80 ELRMOT history

S80 ELR is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 7 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,861 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S80 ELR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S80 ELR was last recorded at 130,861 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 12,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,054 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,807 miles
Average per year
7,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,861 miles
  • 2024 – 118,054 miles
  • 2023 – 94,459 miles
  • 2022 – 86,509 miles
  • 2021 – 81,109 miles
  • 2020 – 78,191 miles
  • 2019 – 73,292 miles
  • 2018 – 67,874 miles
  • 2017 – 63,473 miles
  • 2016 – 56,383 miles
  • 2015 – 50,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays insecure

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under panels fitted unable to fully inspect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,861 miles
    Test number
    798873945516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays insecure

  2. Fail130,861 miles (+12,807)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,861 miles
    Test number
    436693244423
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays insecure

  3. Pass118,054 miles (+23,595)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,054 miles
    Test number
    961941760850
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass94,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,459 miles
    Test number
    411023043343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted unable to fully inspect

  5. Fail94,459 miles (+2,010)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,459 miles
    Test number
    555184376950
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker dust covers insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted unable to fully inspect

  6. Pass92,449 miles (+5,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    516872064724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,509 miles (+5,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    898275321896
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pip split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    261596882832
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail81,109 miles (+2,918)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    609461660442
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass78,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    765745170369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail78,191 miles (+4,899)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    829656189312
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass73,292 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,292 miles
    Test number
    926576661659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail73,291 miles (+5,417)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    301830922060
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass67,874 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    228306912861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail67,874 miles (+4,401)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    630387031298
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    370989608620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail63,473 miles (+7,090)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    189688961592
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,383 miles (+5,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    135895495456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  19. Pass50,700 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    847790495030
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  20. Fail50,700 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    726440395091
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

Questions about S80 ELR

Does S80 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S80 ELR is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S80 ELR?
The MOT on S80 ELR is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S80 ELR done?
S80 ELR was recorded at 130,861 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 7,566 miles a year.
Has S80 ELR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S80 ELR has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S80 ELR 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 S80 ELR find?
S80 ELR passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; undertrays insecure.

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