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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

W5 MSYMOT history

W5 MSY is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 79,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,530 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MSY was last recorded at 79,530 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,470 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,060 miles
Average per year
7,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,530 miles
  • 2025 – 74,470 miles
  • 2024 – 70,265 miles
  • 2023 – 62,024 miles
  • 2022 – 53,831 miles
  • 2021 – 44,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,530 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,530 miles (+5,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    200622720993
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass74,470 miles (+4,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    173976066766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass70,265 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    214446775815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    255895981936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,024 miles (+8,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,024 miles
    Test number
    708856722254
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass53,831 miles (+9,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,831 miles
    Test number
    727007540880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass44,242 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,242 miles
    Test number
    403598472381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,241 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,241 miles
    Test number
    891876209198
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Questions about W5 MSY

Does W5 MSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MSY is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 MSY?
The MOT on W5 MSY is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MSY done?
W5 MSY was recorded at 79,530 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,028 miles a year.
Has W5 MSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MSY has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on W5 MSY 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 W5 MSY find?
W5 MSY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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