BMW 120
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
T6 ARXMOT history
T6 ARX is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 16 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,571 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 146,571 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,689 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T6 ARX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T6 ARX was last recorded at 146,571 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 8,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jul 2014: 30,109 miles, lower than 38,419 miles on 22 Jul 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 138,330 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,241 miles
- Average per year
- 8,689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,571 miles
- 2025 – 138,330 miles
- 2024 – 130,028 miles
- 2023 – 119,021 miles
- 2022 – 107,793 miles
- 2021 – 99,439 miles
- 2019 – 89,472 miles
- 2018 – 77,515 miles
- 2017 – 75,580 miles
- 2016 – 72,434 miles
- 2015 – 61,931 miles
- 2014 – 30,109 miles
- 2013 – 38,419 miles
- 2012 – 27,666 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,571 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,571 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 146,571 miles
- Test number
- 494945344152
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail146,571 miles (+8,241)2 repaired3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,571 miles
- Test number
- 708877639775
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass138,330 miles (+8,302)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 138,330 miles
- Test number
- 173990015579
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass130,028 miles (+11,007)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 130,028 miles
- Test number
- 145722198531
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass119,021 miles (+11,228)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 119,021 miles
- Test number
- 540796798175
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,793 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,793 miles
- Test number
- 587609402069
- AdvisoryBoth headlights flicker
Fail107,793 miles (+8,354)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,793 miles
- Test number
- 840712384487
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights flicker
Pass99,439 miles (+9,967)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 99,439 miles
- Test number
- 315034837817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,472 miles (+11,957)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 89,472 miles
- Test number
- 393560118365
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/r Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,515 miles (+1,935)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 77,515 miles
- Test number
- 903028426512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,580 miles (+3,146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 75,580 miles
- Test number
- 338482389372
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass72,434 miles (+10,503)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 72,434 miles
- Test number
- 756382353893
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass61,931 miles (+31,822)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,931 miles
- Test number
- 226231485191
- NoteBoth rear tyre valves deteriorating strong advise
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass30,109 miles (-8,310)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 30,109 miles
- Test number
- 836049994158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,419 miles (+10,753)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 38,419 miles
- Test number
- 108313803289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 27,666 miles
- Test number
- 406563832146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T6 ARX
- Does T6 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 ARX is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T6 ARX?
- The MOT on T6 ARX is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T6 ARX done?
- T6 ARX was recorded at 146,571 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,689 miles a year.
- Has T6 ARX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T6 ARX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T6 ARX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T6 ARX find?
- T6 ARX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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