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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V11 DBDMOT history

V11 DBD is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

V11 DBD grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,002 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 DBD was last recorded at 119,002 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,821 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
8,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,002 miles
  • 2025 – 108,704 miles
  • 2024 – 98,707 miles
  • 2023 – 90,950 miles
  • 2022 – 80,922 miles
  • 2021 – 67,536 miles
  • 2020 – 56,131 miles
  • 2019 – 49,897 miles
  • 2018 – 39,751 miles
  • 2017 – 30,935 miles
  • 2016 – 25,645 miles
  • 2015 – 22,274 miles
  • 2014 – 21,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,002 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered in oil. (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Jacking block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,002 miles (+181)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,002 miles
    Test number
    625569940091
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered in oil. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail118,821 miles (+10,117)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,821 miles
    Test number
    149758168942
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered in oil. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass108,704 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,704 miles
    Test number
    362116245552
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail108,616 miles (+9,909)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,616 miles
    Test number
    197764444686
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,707 miles (+7,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,707 miles
    Test number
    188411988385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to step (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass90,950 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,950 miles
    Test number
    830825687371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,922 miles (+13,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,922 miles
    Test number
    154986841002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,536 miles (+11,405)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,536 miles
    Test number
    619489054370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,131 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,131 miles
    Test number
    797345339619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,897 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    907019090087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
  11. Fail49,897 miles (+10,146)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    392029014433
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
  12. Pass39,751 miles (+8,816)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,751 miles
    Test number
    201465789824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken near flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm,wearing low inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass30,935 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    893512972491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,645 miles (+3,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    566412512475
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3.0mm approx inner edges
  15. Pass22,274 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    359349146750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,273 miles
    Test number
    317347724411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 DBD

Does V11 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 DBD is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 DBD?
The MOT on V11 DBD is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 DBD done?
V11 DBD was recorded at 119,002 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 8,191 miles a year.
Has V11 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 DBD has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V11 DBD 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 V11 DBD find?
V11 DBD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in oil.; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides..

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