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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

VAT 44MOT history

VAT 44 is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 4 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 220,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

VAT 44 blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
220,132 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAT 44
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAT 44 was last recorded at 220,132 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2018: 15,044 miles, lower than 127,949 miles on 24 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
218,318 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
13,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,132 miles
  • 2025 – 218,318 miles
  • 2024 – 217,861 miles
  • 2023 – 217,225 miles
  • 2022 – 215,799 miles
  • 2021 – 213,579 miles
  • 2020 – 193,104 miles
  • 2019 – 173,801 miles
  • 2018 – 15,044 miles
  • 2017 – 127,949 miles
  • 2016 – 107,657 miles
  • 2015 – 87,464 miles
  • 2014 – 64,965 miles
  • 2013 – 42,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,132 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,132 miles (+1,814)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    220,132 miles
    Test number
    500946985426
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,318 miles (+457)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    218,318 miles
    Test number
    952589867016
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass217,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    217,861 miles
    Test number
    511204840779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail217,859 miles (+634)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,859 miles
    Test number
    970243334328
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass217,225 miles (+1,426)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    217,225 miles
    Test number
    828030169337
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass215,799 miles (+2,220)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    215,799 miles
    Test number
    385650593378
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass213,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    213,579 miles
    Test number
    481673089488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail213,579 miles (+20,475)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,579 miles
    Test number
    543377571628
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass193,104 miles (+19,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    193,104 miles
    Test number
    412763571910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass173,801 miles (+158,757)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    173,801 miles
    Test number
    261139506346
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass15,044 miles (-112,905)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    15,044 miles
    Test number
    428723259206
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,949 miles (+20,292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,949 miles
    Test number
    602030298255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,657 miles (+20,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,657 miles
    Test number
    295837365718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,464 miles (+22,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,464 miles
    Test number
    578914805238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,965 miles (+22,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,965 miles
    Test number
    129215104212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass42,418 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,418 miles
    Test number
    245520013202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,650 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    186393653079
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about VAT 44

What vehicle is registration VAT 44 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAT 44 on a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 4 Mar 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAT 44 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAT 44 is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VAT 44?
The MOT on VAT 44 is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VAT 44 done?
VAT 44 was recorded at 220,132 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 13,371 miles a year.
Has VAT 44 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAT 44 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on VAT 44 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VAT 44 find?
VAT 44 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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