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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

V31 RSHMOT history

V31 RSH is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,444 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 RSH
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
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 RSH was last recorded at 129,444 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,235 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,209 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,444 miles
  • 2025 – 120,235 miles
  • 2024 – 114,020 miles
  • 2023 – 108,520 miles
  • 2022 – 99,467 miles
  • 2021 – 92,488 miles
  • 2019 – 70,463 miles
  • 2018 – 65,586 miles
  • 2017 – 58,461 miles
  • 2016 – 52,774 miles
  • 2015 – 46,617 miles
  • 2014 – 42,463 miles
  • 2013 – 38,200 miles
  • 2012 – 33,659 miles
  • 2011 – 26,546 miles
  • 2010 – 19,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,444 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside park brake in need of adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,444 miles (+9,209)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,444 miles
    Test number
    497036854970
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,235 miles (+6,215)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,235 miles
    Test number
    366781447851
    • MinorRegistration 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,020 miles (+5,500)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,020 miles
    Test number
    797916910953
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Slight misting from drive shaft gaiter

  4. Pass108,520 miles (+9,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,520 miles
    Test number
    152816035094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass99,467 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,467 miles
    Test number
    149537183968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,465 miles (+6,977)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,465 miles
    Test number
    654900153294
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,488 miles (+22,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,488 miles
    Test number
    113002253551
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

  8. Pass70,463 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    221046282935
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake in need of adjustment

  9. Fail70,365 miles (+4,779)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,365 miles
    Test number
    449700053013
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake in need of adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,586 miles (+7,125)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    191354384723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,461 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,461 miles
    Test number
    667116467233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,673 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    469158725449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,774 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,774 miles
    Test number
    808420419536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,617 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    629301625109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,463 miles (+4,263)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,463 miles
    Test number
    397078424125
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp in-op

  16. Pass38,200 miles (+4,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,200 miles
    Test number
    637104333112
    • NoteStone chip on windscreen not in swept area

  17. Pass33,659 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,659 miles
    Test number
    905673232135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,546 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,546 miles
    Test number
    859112831134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,510 miles (+7,223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    885751531186
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Fail19,287 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    194551440122
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,287 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,287 miles
    Test number
    944551140180
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V31 RSH

Does V31 RSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 RSH is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 RSH?
The MOT on V31 RSH is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 RSH done?
V31 RSH was recorded at 129,444 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has V31 RSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 RSH has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V31 RSH 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 V31 RSH find?
V31 RSH passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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