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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

V20 DDCMOT history

V20 DDC is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

V20 DDC black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,368 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 DDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 DDC was last recorded at 146,368 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,368 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,368 miles
  • 2025 – 133,132 miles
  • 2024 – 119,724 miles
  • 2023 – 104,467 miles
  • 2022 – 96,776 miles
  • 2020 – 94,707 miles
  • 2019 – 81,472 miles
  • 2018 – 77,375 miles
  • 2017 – 68,452 miles
  • 2014 – 37,951 miles
  • 2013 – 31,817 miles
  • 2012 – 26,012 miles
  • 2011 – 19,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,368 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses fadedRecorded 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,368 miles
    Test number
    824037809674
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses faded

  2. Fail146,368 miles (+13,236)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,368 miles
    Test number
    406250715457
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses faded

  3. Pass133,132 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,132 miles
    Test number
    650078583387
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,132 miles (+13,408)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,132 miles
    Test number
    649059270417
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,724 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,724 miles
    Test number
    932205258787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,723 miles (+15,256)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    835047962488
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,467 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    439786246234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,448 miles (+7,672)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    812392510236
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,776 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,776 miles
    Test number
    896190960079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,707 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,707 miles
    Test number
    214468472356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,707 miles (+13,235)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,707 miles
    Test number
    665038416003
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass81,472 miles (+4,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    602750437378
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,375 miles (+8,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,375 miles
    Test number
    572648546405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp ineffective and exhaust loose in join

  14. Pass68,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    197616001007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail68,452 miles (+30,501)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    249953531762
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,951 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    108922364287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,817 miles (+5,805)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,817 miles
    Test number
    997260263253
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass26,012 miles (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,012 miles
    Test number
    325382872273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,149 miles
    Test number
    808940271254
    • 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)

Questions about V20 DDC

Does V20 DDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 DDC is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 DDC?
The MOT on V20 DDC is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 DDC done?
V20 DDC was recorded at 146,368 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,607 miles a year.
Has V20 DDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 DDC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V20 DDC 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 V20 DDC find?
V20 DDC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: both rear light lenses faded.

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