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BMW 120

Orange · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V18 JPAMOT history

V18 JPA is an orange diesel BMW 120 first used on 10 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 136,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,589 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 JPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 JPA was last recorded at 136,589 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 21,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,210 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21,379 miles
Average per year
11,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,589 miles
  • 2025 – 115,210 miles
  • 2024 – 101,546 miles
  • 2023 – 93,441 miles
  • 2022 – 85,332 miles
  • 2021 – 76,291 miles
  • 2020 – 63,132 miles
  • 2019 – 56,191 miles
  • 2018 – 41,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,589 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working/missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL not working

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.

  • Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,589 miles
    Test number
    142674726197
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working/missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL not working

  2. Fail136,589 miles (+21,379)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,589 miles
    Test number
    834712065712
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working/missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front DRL not working

  3. Pass115,210 miles (+13,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,210 miles
    Test number
    491672217724
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,546 miles (+8,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,546 miles
    Test number
    971366158732
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass93,441 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,441 miles
    Test number
    241626796609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,332 miles (+9,041)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,332 miles
    Test number
    413280851464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,291 miles (+13,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,291 miles
    Test number
    650892248097
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plus bumper damage (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass63,132 miles (+6,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    130344729331
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass56,191 miles (+14,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,191 miles
    Test number
    470683862626
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass41,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    996936740711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V18 JPA

Does V18 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 JPA is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 JPA?
The MOT on V18 JPA is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 JPA done?
V18 JPA was recorded at 136,589 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 11,726 miles a year.
Has V18 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 JPA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V18 JPA 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 V18 JPA find?
V18 JPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: both front fog lamps not working/missing; nearside front drl not working.

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