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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

VCL 194MOT history

VCL 194 is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 59,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

VCL 194 grey 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,281 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VCL 194
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VCL 194 was last recorded at 59,281 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,048 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,233 miles
Average per year
3,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,281 miles
  • 2025 – 57,048 miles
  • 2024 – 54,607 miles
  • 2023 – 51,908 miles
  • 2022 – 46,979 miles
  • 2021 – 43,554 miles
  • 2020 – 37,498 miles
  • 2019 – 34,338 miles
  • 2018 – 30,775 miles
  • 2017 – 27,352 miles
  • 2016 – 21,452 miles
  • 2015 – 17,157 miles
  • 2014 – 12,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,281 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under-trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,281 miles (+2,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,281 miles
    Test number
    336726838266
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass57,048 miles (+2,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    214951478331
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass54,607 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    576238752579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,908 miles (+4,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,908 miles
    Test number
    507894413560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass46,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    445083703147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail46,979 miles (+3,425)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    912081151398
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass43,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    738033006639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail43,554 miles (+6,056)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,554 miles
    Test number
    206620861010
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass37,498 miles (+3,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    555174666667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass34,338 miles (+3,563)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    943423351585
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass30,775 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,775 miles
    Test number
    109507965037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,352 miles (+5,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,352 miles
    Test number
    682339333376
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  13. Pass21,452 miles (+4,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,452 miles
    Test number
    837117961636
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  14. Pass17,157 miles (+4,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,157 miles
    Test number
    111142139014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-Trays Fitted

  15. Pass12,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,611 miles
    Test number
    256992364246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VCL 194

What vehicle is registration VCL 194 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VCL 194 on a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Sept 2011. 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 VCL 194 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VCL 194 is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VCL 194?
The MOT on VCL 194 is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VCL 194 done?
VCL 194 was recorded at 59,281 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,879 miles a year.
Has VCL 194 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VCL 194 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on VCL 194 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 VCL 194 find?
VCL 194 passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both.

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