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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T21 WENMOT history

T21 WEN is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,400 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 WEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 WEN was last recorded at 105,400 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 7,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,245 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,155 miles
Average per year
5,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,400 miles
  • 2025 – 98,245 miles
  • 2023 – 91,754 miles
  • 2022 – 78,980 miles
  • 2021 – 72,451 miles
  • 2020 – 67,764 miles
  • 2019 – 60,925 miles
  • 2017 – 52,398 miles
  • 2016 – 47,047 miles
  • 2015 – 43,530 miles
  • 2014 – 36,910 miles
  • 2013 – 32,428 miles
  • 2012 – 26,014 miles
  • 2011 – 20,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi starting to blister under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe/surrounding components heavy corroded

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.

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,400 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    565649775929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi starting to blister under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/surrounding components heavy corroded

  2. Fail105,400 miles (+7,155)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    209367403839
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi starting to blister under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/surrounding components heavy corroded

  3. Pass98,245 miles (+6,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,245 miles
    Test number
    215312547909
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear axle and associated suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass91,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    209957362249
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on edge 205/50R17 B/stone potenza runflat RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,754 miles (+5,374)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    407288636992
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and worn on edge 205/50R17 B/stone potenza runflat RFT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,380 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    186251917457
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,380 miles (+7,400)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    504432541835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2mm. 225/45r17 91y Bridgestone RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,980 miles (+6,529)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,980 miles
    Test number
    843421289162
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR & OSR (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR, Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass72,451 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    740894138174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail72,451 miles (+4,687)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    762405006057
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/50r17 89w RUNFLAT Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. 225/45r17 91w RUNFLAT Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass67,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    127538101046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,764 miles (+6,839)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    151180513520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 205/50r17rf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass60,925 miles (+8,527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    526205675639
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall damaged also, 205/50/R17 Run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass52,398 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,398 miles
    Test number
    526794492011
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass47,047 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    186404863194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail47,043 miles (+3,513)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    874129250925
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass43,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,530 miles
    Test number
    822032713648
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seats
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail43,530 miles (+6,620)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,530 miles
    Test number
    612990005323
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seats
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass36,910 miles (+4,482)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,910 miles
    Test number
    818499164275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo smoke detected

  20. Pass32,428 miles (+6,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    995379783280
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass26,014 miles (+5,439)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,014 miles
    Test number
    356666382445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass20,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,575 miles
    Test number
    528048681239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 WEN

Does T21 WEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 WEN is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 WEN?
The MOT on T21 WEN is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 WEN done?
T21 WEN was recorded at 105,400 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,958 miles a year.
Has T21 WEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 WEN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 WEN 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 T21 WEN find?
T21 WEN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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