
BMW 120
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
S88 TRCMOT history
S88 TRC is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,782 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 154,782 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,935 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S88 TRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
S88 TRC was last recorded at 154,782 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 7,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,096 miles · 13 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,686 miles
- Average per year
- 8,935 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 154,782 miles
- 2023 – 147,096 miles
- 2022 – 141,907 miles
- 2021 – 134,970 miles
- 2020 – 130,129 miles
- 2019 – 121,190 miles
- 2018 – 109,365 miles
- 2017 – 98,689 miles
- 2016 – 87,272 miles
- 2015 – 79,922 miles
- 2014 – 71,749 miles
- 2013 – 62,349 miles
- 2012 – 49,576 miles
- 2011 – 36,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top has become detatched ! (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure only one hanger connected and system has movement (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan above subframe and fuel tank corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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 subframe corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail154,782 miles (+7,686)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,782 miles
- Test number
- 716240331889
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top has become detatched ! (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure only one hanger connected and system has movement (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan above subframe and fuel tank corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass147,096 miles (+5,189)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,096 miles
- Test number
- 697629458655
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisoryTinted rear lights
Pass141,907 miles (+59)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 141,907 miles
- Test number
- 294469135348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail141,848 miles (+6,878)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,848 miles
- Test number
- 996031799474
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass134,970 miles (+4,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,970 miles
- Test number
- 955894486918
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,129 miles (+8,939)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 130,129 miles
- Test number
- 141321762425
- MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,190 miles (+58)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 121,190 miles
- Test number
- 587845752012
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail121,132 miles (+11,767)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,132 miles
- Test number
- 375298499813
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring insecure Not located correctly in the bottom cup (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low, it appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon. min. requirement is 16%, vehicle just passed at 17%.
Pass109,365 miles (+10,676)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 109,365 miles
- Test number
- 863964460659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,689 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 98,689 miles
- Test number
- 411776603751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,661 miles (+11,389)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,661 miles
- Test number
- 141328639041
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass87,272 miles (+7,350)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 87,272 miles
- Test number
- 887462524282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,922 miles (+8,173)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,922 miles
- Test number
- 845651495108
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass71,749 miles (+9,400)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 71,749 miles
- Test number
- 448378584137
- NoteExhaust clamp cracked
Pass62,349 miles (+12,773)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,349 miles
- Test number
- 965717483149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,576 miles (+13,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 49,576 miles
- Test number
- 328164892122
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,374 miles (+119)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 36,374 miles
- Test number
- 367918921466
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail36,255 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,255 miles
- Test number
- 227627221265
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about S88 TRC
- Does S88 TRC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S88 TRC expired on 20 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S88 TRC?
- The MOT on S88 TRC expired on 20 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S88 TRC done?
- S88 TRC was recorded at 154,782 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 8,935 miles a year.
- Has S88 TRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S88 TRC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S88 TRC 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 S88 TRC find?
- S88 TRC failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached top has become detatched !; exhaust system insecure only one hanger connected and system has movement; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 11 more.
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