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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V6 GPCMOT history

V6 GPC is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,122 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 GPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 GPC was last recorded at 94,122 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,122 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,122 miles
  • 2025 – 88,235 miles
  • 2024 – 80,830 miles
  • 2023 – 70,427 miles
  • 2022 – 60,082 miles
  • 2021 – 48,577 miles
  • 2020 – 36,018 miles
  • 2018 – 13,019 miles
  • 2017 – 9,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    445784146506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail94,122 miles (+5,887)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    259447746815
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass88,235 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    607503553033
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail88,233 miles (+7,403)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,233 miles
    Test number
    223095707953
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass80,830 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,830 miles
    Test number
    798156155294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail80,830 miles (+10,403)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,830 miles
    Test number
    557980948865
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass70,427 miles (+10,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    220440150695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass60,082 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    545841723838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets not giving full pressure

  9. Fail60,080 miles (+11,503)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    202021166833
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets not giving full pressure

  10. Pass48,577 miles (+12,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,577 miles
    Test number
    246271142100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,018 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,018 miles
    Test number
    209726242860
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail36,013 miles (+22,994)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,013 miles
    Test number
    512328658651
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass13,019 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    13,019 miles
    Test number
    418484589078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,600 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    12,600 miles
    Test number
    814973891626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    523582735578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail9,650 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,650 miles
    Test number
    536958159933
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Questions about V6 GPC

Does V6 GPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 GPC is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 GPC?
The MOT on V6 GPC is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 GPC done?
V6 GPC was recorded at 94,122 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,352 miles a year.
Has V6 GPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 GPC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 GPC 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 V6 GPC find?
V6 GPC passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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