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BMW 125

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

V26 ACKMOT history

V26 ACK is a grey petrol BMW 125 first used on 11 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,196 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 ACK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
125
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 ACK was last recorded at 174,196 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 6,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,079 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,117 miles
Average per year
11,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,196 miles
  • 2025 – 168,079 miles
  • 2024 – 160,692 miles
  • 2023 – 142,967 miles
  • 2022 – 124,931 miles
  • 2021 – 121,502 miles
  • 2020 – 116,180 miles
  • 2019 – 100,933 miles
  • 2018 – 88,153 miles
  • 2017 – 81,820 miles
  • 2016 – 64,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,196 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,196 miles (+6,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,196 miles
    Test number
    694246029826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass168,079 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,079 miles
    Test number
    857672553822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,692 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,692 miles
    Test number
    292734564239
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail160,690 miles (+17,723)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,690 miles
    Test number
    615290860368
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,967 miles (+7)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,967 miles
    Test number
    252975777823
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (condensation) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (has play in the bushes) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail142,960 miles (+18,029)6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,960 miles
    Test number
    871766824111
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Nearsie & Offside Backup Lamps on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure Touching the Driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog Lamp Not Working
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & has Play in the Bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray Front & Nearside Insecure but not likely to detatch

  7. Pass124,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,931 miles
    Test number
    651694520022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,931 miles (+3,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,931 miles
    Test number
    388961936162
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass121,506 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    581120943791
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail121,502 miles (+5,322)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,502 miles
    Test number
    507511056899
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass116,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    688678394506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,180 miles (+15,247)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    555332597220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass100,933 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,933 miles
    Test number
    613149372088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail100,929 miles (+12,776)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,929 miles
    Test number
    911488575976
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass88,153 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,153 miles
    Test number
    619017477279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,820 miles
    Test number
    397022864762
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection of testable components

  17. Fail81,820 miles (+17,796)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,820 miles
    Test number
    871750340290
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection of testable components

  18. Pass64,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,024 miles
    Test number
    100400889383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable steering arm slight play (2.2.C.1d)

  19. Fail64,024 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,024 miles
    Test number
    715806663048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable steering arm slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about V26 ACK

Does V26 ACK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 ACK is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 ACK?
The MOT on V26 ACK is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 ACK done?
V26 ACK was recorded at 174,196 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 11,092 miles a year.
Has V26 ACK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 ACK has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V26 ACK 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 V26 ACK find?
V26 ACK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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