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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V16 MSSMOT history

V16 MSS is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 60,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
60,799 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 MSS
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
19 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 MSS was last recorded at 60,799 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,711 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,088 miles
Average per year
3,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,799 miles
  • 2025 – 58,711 miles
  • 2024 – 56,995 miles
  • 2022 – 52,834 miles
  • 2021 – 48,172 miles
  • 2020 – 45,291 miles
  • 2019 – 41,877 miles
  • 2017 – 38,188 miles
  • 2016 – 36,053 miles
  • 2015 – 32,575 miles
  • 2014 – 29,383 miles
  • 2013 – 24,560 miles
  • 2012 – 17,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,799 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    883721517367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail60,799 miles (+2,088)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,799 miles
    Test number
    723850050095
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass58,711 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    266040781422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,995 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,995 miles
    Test number
    168938417979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    932367178233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,834 miles (+4,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    409720819648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,172 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    948964769752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,291 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,291 miles
    Test number
    416865934734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,877 miles (+3,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,877 miles
    Test number
    589690751462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass38,188 miles (+2,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,188 miles
    Test number
    287357381312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass36,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    971270105323
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  12. Fail36,053 miles (+3,478)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,053 miles
    Test number
    754216402018
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  13. Pass32,575 miles (+3,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,575 miles
    Test number
    229204246281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass29,383 miles (+4,823)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,383 miles
    Test number
    398148184480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass24,560 miles (+7,370)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,560 miles
    Test number
    588254903349
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  16. Pass17,190 miles (+185)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,190 miles
    Test number
    786145102345
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracking and worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking and worn on outer edge

  17. Fail17,005 miles2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,005 miles
    Test number
    427307892211
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres cracking and worn on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking and worn on outer edge

Questions about V16 MSS

Does V16 MSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 MSS is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 MSS?
The MOT on V16 MSS is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 MSS done?
V16 MSS was recorded at 60,799 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,168 miles a year.
Has V16 MSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 MSS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 MSS 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 V16 MSS find?
V16 MSS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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