
BMW 120
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
T14 GSWMOT history
T14 GSW is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,342 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 162,342 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,937 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T14 GSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T14 GSW was last recorded at 162,342 miles on 3 Aug 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 162,341 miles · 31 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,937 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 162,342 miles
- 2022 – 159,424 miles
- 2021 – 157,288 miles
- 2020 – 155,738 miles
- 2019 – 153,093 miles
- 2018 – 148,986 miles
- 2017 – 142,728 miles
- 2016 – 135,443 miles
- 2015 – 115,242 miles
- 2014 – 91,867 miles
- 2013 – 81,983 miles
- 2012 – 73,280 miles
- 2011 – 60,618 miles
- 2010 – 49,118 miles
- 2009 – 40,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Central (Exhaust heatshield loose)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,342 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 162,342 miles
- Test number
- 787578838441
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame 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))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail162,341 miles (+1)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,341 miles
- Test number
- 473222801393
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame 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))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail162,340 miles (+2,916)1 dangerous7 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,340 miles
- Test number
- 343817884149
- DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,424 miles (+107)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 159,424 miles
- Test number
- 296211084751
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning displayed
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose
Fail159,317 miles (+2,029)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,317 miles
- Test number
- 506236663560
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel touching lower suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryUnderside of engine covered in oil
Pass157,288 miles (+7)3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 157,288 miles
- Test number
- 795323541647
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral (Exhaust heatshield loose)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail157,281 miles (+1,543)3 dangerous5 major3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,281 miles
- Test number
- 303974822673
- DangerousNearside Gearbox mounting defective (Mounting not bolted down)
- DangerousOffside Gearbox mounting defective (Mounting not bolted down)
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral (Exhaust heatshield loose)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass155,738 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 155,738 miles
- Test number
- 547917678756
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield damaged
- AdvisoryStone chips in front windscreen
Fail155,738 miles (+2,645)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,738 miles
- Test number
- 351756396571
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield damaged
- AdvisoryStone chips in front windscreen
Pass153,093 miles (+4,107)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 153,093 miles
- Test number
- 454040284063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight cut to sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip in front windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine/undertrays fitted
Pass148,986 miles (+6,258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 148,986 miles
- Test number
- 472564390165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass142,728 miles (+7,285)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 142,728 miles
- Test number
- 270977229148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,443 miles (+20,201)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 135,443 miles
- Test number
- 440130579416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,242 miles (+394)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 115,242 miles
- Test number
- 406807015115
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFuel tank oily
- NoteProp-shaft rear rubber coupling deteriorated slightly
Fail114,848 miles (+22,981)3 failures1 advisory11 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,848 miles
- Test number
- 658821715115
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres worn both edges
- NoteFuel tank oily
- NoteO/s front tyre kerb damaged
- NoteO/s front tyre perished tread area
- NoteProp-shaft rear rubber coupling deteriorated slightly
- NoteTyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated
Pass91,867 miles (+9,884)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 91,867 miles
- Test number
- 935316004182
- 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)
Pass81,983 miles (+8,703)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 81,983 miles
- Test number
- 279000323198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 73,280 miles
- Test number
- 395042302123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,280 miles (+12,662)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,280 miles
- Test number
- 566302402138
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass60,618 miles (+11,500)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 60,618 miles
- Test number
- 396192101147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,118 miles (+8,547)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 49,118 miles
- Test number
- 680477990057
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 40,571 miles
- Test number
- 343170399085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T14 GSW
- Does T14 GSW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T14 GSW expired on 2 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T14 GSW?
- The MOT on T14 GSW expired on 2 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T14 GSW done?
- T14 GSW was recorded at 162,342 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2024, an average of 7,937 miles a year.
- Has T14 GSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T14 GSW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T14 GSW 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 T14 GSW find?
- T14 GSW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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