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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

X21 PSVMOT history

X21 PSV is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 17 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,426 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 PSV
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
17 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 PSV was last recorded at 104,426 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,642 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles
Average per year
5,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,426 miles
  • 2024 – 100,642 miles
  • 2023 – 97,812 miles
  • 2022 – 94,871 miles
  • 2021 – 93,413 miles
  • 2020 – 90,782 miles
  • 2019 – 87,653 miles
  • 2018 – 83,885 miles
  • 2017 – 77,897 miles
  • 2016 – 70,070 miles
  • 2015 – 61,940 miles
  • 2014 – 55,200 miles
  • 2013 – 46,941 miles
  • 2012 – 39,447 miles
  • 2011 – 31,293 miles
  • 2010 – 27,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,426 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,426 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    516921745677
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail104,426 miles (+3,784)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    335522877886
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass100,642 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,642 miles
    Test number
    509303198321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail100,639 miles (+2,827)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    145317708161
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass97,812 miles (+2,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,812 miles
    Test number
    824869005956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass94,871 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,871 miles
    Test number
    877608285904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass93,413 miles (+2,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    419518423816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass90,782 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,782 miles
    Test number
    354625775633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail90,780 miles (+3,127)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    201515369440
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass87,653 miles (+3,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    750298273568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass83,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,885 miles
    Test number
    526015015890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,885 miles (+5,988)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,885 miles
    Test number
    455050552025
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Advise renewing (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass77,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    657710296311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  14. Fail77,897 miles (+7,827)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    677646096065
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  15. Pass70,070 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,070 miles
    Test number
    755826169238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,069 miles (+8,129)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,069 miles
    Test number
    182235740297
    • DangerousNearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind Excessive bind A1L (3.7.D.2a)
  17. Pass61,940 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,940 miles
    Test number
    897776805065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,200 miles (+8,259)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    436436834005
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass46,941 miles (+7,494)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    359294613024
    • NoteBoth front tyres have seriously worn unevenly & now close to the legal minimum
    • NoteN/s rear brake-pad has worn low......................@@.................Thanx 4yur custom
  20. Pass39,447 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,447 miles
    Test number
    977773412036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,293 miles (+3,952)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,293 miles
    Test number
    147291421498
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low
  22. Pass27,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,341 miles
    Test number
    950918200352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X21 PSV

Does X21 PSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 PSV is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X21 PSV?
The MOT on X21 PSV is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 PSV done?
X21 PSV was recorded at 104,426 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,093 miles a year.
Has X21 PSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 PSV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X21 PSV 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 X21 PSV find?
X21 PSV passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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