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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

T30 BEWMOT history

T30 BEW is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 6 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 239,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
239,476 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 BEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 BEW was last recorded at 239,476 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 11,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,474 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,002 miles
Average per year
12,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 239,476 miles
  • 2024 – 228,474 miles
  • 2023 – 212,504 miles
  • 2022 – 195,109 miles
  • 2021 – 170,470 miles
  • 2020 – 157,808 miles
  • 2019 – 153,132 miles
  • 2018 – 151,121 miles
  • 2017 – 148,452 miles
  • 2016 – 143,969 miles
  • 2015 – 135,665 miles
  • 2014 – 120,672 miles
  • 2013 – 106,337 miles
  • 2012 – 88,415 miles
  • 2011 – 63,779 miles
  • 2010 – 46,512 miles
  • 2009 – 27,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,476 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Bonnet handle broken, release cable still operational

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,476 miles (+11,002)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    239,476 miles
    Test number
    174991952214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass228,474 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    228,474 miles
    Test number
    234582843702
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet handle broken, release cable still operational

  3. Fail228,455 miles (+15,951)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,455 miles
    Test number
    396339022542
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet handle broken, release cable still operational

  4. Pass212,504 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    212,504 miles
    Test number
    217304165618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle damaged

  5. Fail212,467 miles (+17,358)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,467 miles
    Test number
    607186032111
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle damaged

  6. Pass195,109 miles (+24,639)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,109 miles
    Test number
    608119751134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,470 miles (+12,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,470 miles
    Test number
    138349708735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass157,808 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    157,808 miles
    Test number
    750725037923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,132 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,132 miles
    Test number
    491170283559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail153,132 miles (+2,011)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,132 miles
    Test number
    212702102016
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass151,121 miles (+2,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    151,121 miles
    Test number
    459870993394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box/system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass148,452 miles (+4,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,452 miles
    Test number
    862414871388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass143,969 miles (+8,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,969 miles
    Test number
    765327133753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass135,665 miles (+29)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,665 miles
    Test number
    868258145126
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePossible steering u/j wear / play. cant reach part to asses but knock in steering rotation.

  15. Fail135,636 miles (+14,964)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,636 miles
    Test number
    819377645103
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePossible steering u/j wear / play. cant reach part to asses but knock in steering rotation.

  16. Pass120,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,672 miles
    Test number
    316954934121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,672 miles (+14,335)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,672 miles
    Test number
    219804534402
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass106,337 miles (+17,922)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,337 miles
    Test number
    557545133150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    709499642189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,415 miles (+24,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,415 miles
    Test number
    246849742183
    • 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)

  21. Pass63,779 miles (+17,267)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    385654901144
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering notchy in operation .slight.

  22. Pass46,512 miles (+19,249)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,512 miles
    Test number
    221284920497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,263 miles
    Test number
    690165369081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 BEW

Does T30 BEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 BEW is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T30 BEW?
The MOT on T30 BEW is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 BEW done?
T30 BEW was recorded at 239,476 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 12,632 miles a year.
Has T30 BEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 BEW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T30 BEW 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 T30 BEW find?
T30 BEW passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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