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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V26 DSBMOT history

V26 DSB is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 8 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

V26 DSB 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 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,861 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 DSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 DSB was last recorded at 104,861 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 8,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,342 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,519 miles
Average per year
7,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,861 miles
  • 2025 – 96,342 miles
  • 2023 – 82,393 miles
  • 2022 – 76,968 miles
  • 2020 – 65,982 miles
  • 2019 – 53,696 miles
  • 2018 – 43,312 miles
  • 2017 – 33,522 miles
  • 2016 – 30,781 miles
  • 2015 – 26,223 miles
  • 2014 – 18,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,861 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,861 miles (+8,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,861 miles
    Test number
    553091460438
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,342 miles (+13,949)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,342 miles
    Test number
    998078719167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,393 miles (+5,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    330728137107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,968 miles (+10,986)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,968 miles
    Test number
    926108831398
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass65,982 miles (+12,286)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    307745747446
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass53,696 miles (+10,384)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    684392570291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,312 miles
    Test number
    953263536770
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail43,312 miles (+9,790)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,312 miles
    Test number
    240414346541
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,522 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    752458811807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,781 miles (+4,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    625108742814
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat. so unable to test adult seatbelt

  11. Pass26,223 miles (+1)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,223 miles
    Test number
    647834855116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s screen washer inop
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail26,222 miles (+7,776)1 dangerous1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,222 miles
    Test number
    185342355183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s screen washer inop
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass18,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,446 miles
    Test number
    156685634172
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about V26 DSB

Does V26 DSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 DSB is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 DSB?
The MOT on V26 DSB is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 DSB done?
V26 DSB was recorded at 104,861 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,249 miles a year.
Has V26 DSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 DSB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V26 DSB 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 DSB find?
V26 DSB passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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