
BMW 120
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
V21 SYDMOT history
V21 SYD is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 8 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 160,225 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 9 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,087 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 SYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 8 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 SYD was last recorded at 160,225 miles on 13 Jul 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 160,220 miles · 16 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 8,087 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 160,225 miles
- 2021 – 150,401 miles
- 2020 – 150,391 miles
- 2019 – 144,360 miles
- 2017 – 139,641 miles
- 2015 – 133,648 miles
- 2013 – 118,088 miles
- 2012 – 94,663 miles
- 2010 – 65,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rubbers cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts weak and overall just legal at 16%
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads anti rattle spring missing
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside front rear view mirror glass stained
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,225 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 160,225 miles
- Test number
- 397406493399
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rubbers cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts weak and overall just legal at 16%
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads anti rattle spring missing
Fail160,220 miles (+9,819)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,220 miles
- Test number
- 921902558638
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational direction wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad anti rattle spring/clip missing
Pass150,401 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 150,401 miles
- Test number
- 718646688105
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front rear view mirror glass stained
Fail150,391 miles (+10)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,391 miles
- Test number
- 680488313162
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges worn smooth
- AdvisoryOffside front rear view mirror glass stained
Fail150,381 miles (+6,021)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,381 miles
- Test number
- 956400014744
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,360 miles (+4,719)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 144,360 miles
- Test number
- 360882869286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 139,641 miles
- Test number
- 213437709909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,641 miles (+5,993)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,641 miles
- Test number
- 943441626625
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass133,648 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 133,648 miles
- Test number
- 825949385195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,643 miles (+15,555)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,643 miles
- Test number
- 997237285194
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass118,088 miles (+12,190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 118,088 miles
- Test number
- 416940153489
- 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)
Pass105,898 miles (+11,235)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 105,898 miles
- Test number
- 148080613465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass94,663 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 94,663 miles
- Test number
- 265826722028
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear bumper insecure
Fail94,663 miles (+29,243)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,663 miles
- Test number
- 286006122089
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear bumper insecure
Pass65,420 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 65,420 miles
- Test number
- 950285890295
- NoteFront registration plate damaged
- NoteWipers smearing
Fail65,420 miles1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,420 miles
- Test number
- 572475090245
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront registration plate damaged
- NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder
- NoteWipers smearing
- NoteTyre warning light on
Questions about V21 SYD
- Does V21 SYD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V21 SYD expired on 12 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V21 SYD?
- The MOT on V21 SYD expired on 12 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V21 SYD done?
- V21 SYD was recorded at 160,225 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2022, an average of 8,087 miles a year.
- Has V21 SYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 SYD has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on V21 SYD 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 SYD find?
- V21 SYD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rubbers cracking; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.
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