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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S9 BLAMOT history

S9 BLA is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S9 BLA grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,396 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 BLA was last recorded at 122,396 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 7,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,929 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,467 miles
Average per year
7,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,396 miles
  • 2025 – 114,929 miles
  • 2024 – 108,182 miles
  • 2023 – 101,103 miles
  • 2022 – 92,125 miles
  • 2021 – 82,990 miles
  • 2020 – 75,106 miles
  • 2019 – 67,039 miles
  • 2018 – 57,905 miles
  • 2017 – 52,073 miles
  • 2016 – 46,131 miles
  • 2015 – 40,562 miles
  • 2014 – 32,884 miles
  • 2013 – 27,130 miles
  • 2012 – 19,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,396 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,396 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    929554648561
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,396 miles (+7,467)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    145893295301
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,929 miles (+6,747)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    721399102954
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,182 miles (+7,079)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,182 miles
    Test number
    870107958881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,103 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    115214624824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail101,103 miles (+8,978)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,103 miles
    Test number
    676250373078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    237112726366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,125 miles (+9,135)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,125 miles
    Test number
    396456400393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,990 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,990 miles
    Test number
    850668795525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,106 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,106 miles
    Test number
    166554727580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail75,104 miles (+8,065)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    338052064218
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    377864839393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,039 miles (+1,371)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,039 miles
    Test number
    578249743256
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass65,668 miles (+7,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    794752747781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,905 miles (+5,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,905 miles
    Test number
    940185471335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass52,073 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,073 miles
    Test number
    100885832142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Fail52,069 miles (+5,938)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,069 miles
    Test number
    147565562731
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass46,131 miles (+5,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,131 miles
    Test number
    914623016208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass40,562 miles (+7,678)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,562 miles
    Test number
    279738045052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass32,884 miles (+5,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,884 miles
    Test number
    168202744004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass27,130 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,130 miles
    Test number
    488651653037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,628 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,628 miles
    Test number
    667090062088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,592 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,592 miles
    Test number
    389378752042
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S9 BLA

Does S9 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 BLA is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 BLA?
The MOT on S9 BLA is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 BLA done?
S9 BLA was recorded at 122,396 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,149 miles a year.
Has S9 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 BLA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S9 BLA 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 S9 BLA find?
S9 BLA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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