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BMW 120

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T888 NCSMOT history

T888 NCS is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,936 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 NCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 NCS was last recorded at 98,936 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 4,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,662 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,274 miles
Average per year
5,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,936 miles
  • 2025 – 94,662 miles
  • 2024 – 91,884 miles
  • 2023 – 89,485 miles
  • 2022 – 86,131 miles
  • 2021 – 82,715 miles
  • 2020 – 79,972 miles
  • 2019 – 76,352 miles
  • 2018 – 68,852 miles
  • 2017 – 55,554 miles
  • 2016 – 48,252 miles
  • 2015 – 38,890 miles
  • 2014 – 28,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,936 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 fog lamp full of water

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both rear shock absorbers bump stops and plastic covers insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge. 225/45/17 94W RF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Unable to see brake fluid level.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,936 miles (+4,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,936 miles
    Test number
    186208314687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass94,662 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    285158720170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp full of water
  3. Fail94,661 miles (+2,777)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,661 miles
    Test number
    245370905762
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp full of water
  4. Pass91,884 miles (+2,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,884 miles
    Test number
    405439463277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass89,485 miles (+3,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    455296552124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch sticking (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass86,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    919239246003
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers bump stops and plastic covers insecure
  7. Fail86,131 miles (+3,416)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    755210158547
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and concaved, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers bump stops and plastic covers insecure
  8. Pass82,715 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    941108374085
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH, and N/S/R also. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet release latch intermittently sticking, restricting bonnet opening.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH Tyres wearing unevenly, across tread pattern, and N/S/R getting low.
  9. Fail82,715 miles (+2,743)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    174945522795
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH, and N/S/R also. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Bonnet release latch intermittently sticking, restricting bonnet opening.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and inner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH Tyres wearing unevenly, across tread pattern, and N/S/R getting low.
  10. Pass79,972 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,972 miles
    Test number
    156561985189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,971 miles (+3,619)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,971 miles
    Test number
    284173803556
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass76,352 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    378965306227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge. 225/45/17 94W RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level.
  13. Fail76,351 miles (+7,499)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,351 miles
    Test number
    715829229548
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge. 225/45/17 94W RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level.
  14. Pass68,852 miles (+13,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    563730610744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass55,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    146123139848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,554 miles (+7,302)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    408152482781
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass48,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,252 miles
    Test number
    382856196529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
  18. Fail48,252 miles (+9,362)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,252 miles
    Test number
    626113682371
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
  19. Pass38,890 miles (+10,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,890 miles
    Test number
    118538806174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Fail28,732 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,732 miles
    Test number
    436852474258
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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
  21. Pass28,732 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,732 miles
    Test number
    666622874285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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

Questions about T888 NCS

Does T888 NCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 NCS is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 NCS?
The MOT on T888 NCS is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 NCS done?
T888 NCS was recorded at 98,936 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,903 miles a year.
Has T888 NCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 NCS has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T888 NCS 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 T888 NCS find?
T888 NCS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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