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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T33 BLAMOT history

T33 BLA is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,706 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T33 BLA
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
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T33 BLA was last recorded at 143,706 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 10,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,150 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,556 miles
Average per year
7,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,706 miles
  • 2025 – 133,150 miles
  • 2024 – 131,009 miles
  • 2023 – 126,204 miles
  • 2022 – 120,891 miles
  • 2021 – 120,432 miles
  • 2020 – 118,176 miles
  • 2019 – 111,662 miles
  • 2018 – 101,055 miles
  • 2017 – 90,762 miles
  • 2016 – 82,981 miles
  • 2015 – 73,853 miles
  • 2014 – 66,231 miles
  • 2013 – 54,844 miles
  • 2012 – 43,441 miles
  • 2011 – 31,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,706 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upward facing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,706 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,706 miles
    Test number
    427308340081
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,706 miles (+10,556)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,706 miles
    Test number
    263127128165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,150 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,150 miles
    Test number
    552198102104
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upward facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail133,149 miles (+2,140)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,149 miles
    Test number
    912651372062
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upward facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass131,009 miles (+4,805)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,009 miles
    Test number
    326007990240
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upwards facing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,204 miles (+5,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,204 miles
    Test number
    211997759332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,891 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    120,891 miles
    Test number
    832397629524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,432 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,432 miles
    Test number
    741941375834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,176 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,176 miles
    Test number
    126253032734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,662 miles (+10,607)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,662 miles
    Test number
    600285935093
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses just starting to become perished
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light stays on on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint dust cover pin holed
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad wear sensor wire rubbing on drive shaft
    • AdvisoryRear prop-shaft bush perished

  11. Pass101,055 miles (+10,293)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    903648119454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,762 miles (+7,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    424477835723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass82,981 miles (+9,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,981 miles
    Test number
    281201171544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    129138195186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail73,853 miles (+7,622)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    317148795193
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass66,231 miles (+11,387)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    565735594175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBulb warning lamp on dash cannot see bulb out.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,844 miles (+11,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,844 miles
    Test number
    997813593114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail43,441 miles3 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    309558782142
    • Repaired at testInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine not running smooth

  19. Pass43,441 miles (+11,694)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    458178382130
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine not running smooth

  20. Pass31,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,747 miles
    Test number
    996422991155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T33 BLA

Does T33 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T33 BLA is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T33 BLA?
The MOT on T33 BLA is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T33 BLA done?
T33 BLA was recorded at 143,706 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 7,661 miles a year.
Has T33 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T33 BLA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T33 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 T33 BLA find?
T33 BLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced, and 3 more.

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