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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

V6 VMDMOT history

V6 VMD is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
128,082 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VMD was last recorded at 128,082 miles on 28 Oct 2023, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,981 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
8,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,082 miles
  • 2022 – 115,491 miles
  • 2021 – 110,958 miles
  • 2020 – 109,756 miles
  • 2019 – 91,994 miles
  • 2018 – 74,385 miles
  • 2017 – 54,082 miles
  • 2016 – 40,224 miles
  • 2015 – 32,288 miles
  • 2014 – 27,985 miles
  • 2013 – 23,759 miles
  • 2012 – 19,942 miles
  • 2011 – 14,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,082 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel flap insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,082 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    199359498791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail127,981 miles (+12,490)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,981 miles
    Test number
    552857306360
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass115,491 miles (+4,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,491 miles
    Test number
    555067331623
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass110,958 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,958 miles
    Test number
    596010827923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel flap insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Fail110,957 miles (+1,201)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    171951947703
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heaviley (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes heat damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel flap insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass109,756 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,756 miles
    Test number
    726836504649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Fail109,756 miles (+17,762)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,756 miles
    Test number
    627703802960
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass91,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    511189496965
    • AdvisoryFront 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 worn badly on edges and near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail91,994 miles (+17,609)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    893882058801
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 worn badly on edges and near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass74,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    302578496044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
  11. Fail74,385 miles (+20,303)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    838992538700
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
  12. Pass54,082 miles (+13,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    925760089794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,224 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    743825848357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,288 miles (+4,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,288 miles
    Test number
    625599895028
    • NoteBoth front tyres showing wear on inner and outer treads
  15. Pass27,985 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,985 miles
    Test number
    648800194080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,759 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    349248783028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,942 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,942 miles
    Test number
    138434292066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,461 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    569616261006
    • NoteFront tyres both sides showing wear on inner and outer treads

Questions about V6 VMD

Does V6 VMD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 VMD expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 VMD?
The MOT on V6 VMD expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 VMD done?
V6 VMD was recorded at 128,082 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2023, an average of 8,987 miles a year.
Has V6 VMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VMD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 VMD 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 VMD find?
V6 VMD passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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