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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V21 JRFMOT history

V21 JRF is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

V21 JRF white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,390 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 JRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 JRF was last recorded at 168,390 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,967 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,423 miles
Average per year
9,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,390 miles
  • 2025 – 165,967 miles
  • 2023 – 157,867 miles
  • 2022 – 148,936 miles
  • 2021 – 135,484 miles
  • 2020 – 123,090 miles
  • 2019 – 103,732 miles
  • 2018 – 88,227 miles
  • 2017 – 71,981 miles
  • 2016 – 60,146 miles
  • 2015 – 57,031 miles
  • 2014 – 49,030 miles
  • 2013 – 35,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil replacement recommended (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge with cracking , replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,390 miles (+2,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,390 miles
    Test number
    998323976578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil replacement recommended (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge with cracking , replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass165,967 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,967 miles
    Test number
    647403316255
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail165,961 miles (+8,094)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,961 miles
    Test number
    703194921758
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,867 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    660004726355
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail157,867 miles (+8,931)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    624724492905
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorPosition lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass148,936 miles (+13,452)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,936 miles
    Test number
    223306144968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,484 miles (+12,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,484 miles
    Test number
    787633705183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass123,090 miles (+79)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,090 miles
    Test number
    456694233675
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,011 miles (+19,279)1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,011 miles
    Test number
    713585405909
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass103,732 miles (+15,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,732 miles
    Test number
    594841497111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,227 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,227 miles
    Test number
    662983928935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,787 miles (+15,806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,787 miles
    Test number
    254217436004
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass71,981 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    415328823178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,830 miles (+11,684)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    794755340572
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass60,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    304085550778
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency low

  16. Fail60,146 miles (+3,115)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    371505248315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency low

  17. Pass57,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,031 miles
    Test number
    417141505134
    • 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)

  18. Fail57,031 miles (+8,001)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,031 miles
    Test number
    727101605175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass49,030 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,030 miles
    Test number
    888724464007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,964 miles (+13,846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    389442964072
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass35,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    769850963030
    • 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)

Questions about V21 JRF

Does V21 JRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 JRF is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 JRF?
The MOT on V21 JRF is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 JRF done?
V21 JRF was recorded at 168,390 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 9,884 miles a year.
Has V21 JRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 JRF has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 JRF 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 V21 JRF find?
V21 JRF passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil replacement recommended; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge with cracking , replacement recommended; offside front tyre slightly damaged worn on outer edge.

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