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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T7 VLWMOT history

T7 VLW is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 149,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2025
Mileage
149,396 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 VLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 VLW was last recorded at 149,396 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 5,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,216 miles · 28 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,180 miles
Average per year
9,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,396 miles
  • 2023 – 144,216 miles
  • 2022 – 138,812 miles
  • 2021 – 134,982 miles
  • 2020 – 132,432 miles
  • 2019 – 128,012 miles
  • 2018 – 120,490 miles
  • 2017 – 116,714 miles
  • 2016 – 113,005 miles
  • 2015 – 106,402 miles
  • 2014 – 100,519 miles
  • 2013 – 73,745 miles
  • 2012 – 44,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,396 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Very small

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn very close to the limit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,396 miles (+5,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,396 miles
    Test number
    768166829865
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass144,216 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,216 miles
    Test number
    895351862157
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Very small (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn very close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail144,212 miles (+5,400)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,212 miles
    Test number
    548763123238
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Very small (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn very close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,812 miles (+3,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,812 miles
    Test number
    759030192183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Pass134,982 miles (+2,550)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    265323855735
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 'Both' (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass132,432 miles (+4,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,432 miles
    Test number
    430627523039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass128,012 miles (+7,522)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,012 miles
    Test number
    979176533587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,490 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,490 miles
    Test number
    781940863518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,714 miles (+3,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,714 miles
    Test number
    839597491139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc lipped worn not weakened
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads getting close to limit

  10. Pass113,005 miles (+6,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,005 miles
    Test number
    368100303099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc lipped and worn

  11. Pass106,402 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,402 miles
    Test number
    137855335460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,519 miles (+26,774)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,519 miles
    Test number
    839968094224
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass73,745 miles (+29,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,745 miles
    Test number
    375856603355
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass44,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,254 miles
    Test number
    519405112332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T7 VLW

Does T7 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T7 VLW expired on 12 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T7 VLW?
The MOT on T7 VLW expired on 12 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T7 VLW done?
T7 VLW was recorded at 149,396 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 9,339 miles a year.
Has T7 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 VLW has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T7 VLW 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 T7 VLW find?
T7 VLW passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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