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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X23 NJCMOT history

X23 NJC is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

X23 NJC silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,814 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 NJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 NJC was last recorded at 99,814 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,204 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,610 miles
Average per year
6,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,814 miles
  • 2025 – 95,204 miles
  • 2024 – 90,027 miles
  • 2023 – 85,173 miles
  • 2022 – 80,404 miles
  • 2021 – 76,541 miles
  • 2020 – 74,140 miles
  • 2019 – 70,767 miles
  • 2018 – 63,918 miles
  • 2017 – 45,048 miles
  • 2016 – 36,619 miles
  • 2015 – 26,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,814 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,814 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,814 miles
    Test number
    136192827205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,204 miles
    Test number
    245218649579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail95,204 miles (+5,177)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,204 miles
    Test number
    267524724722
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass90,027 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    764897454280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass85,173 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,173 miles
    Test number
    189611429249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,404 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    569743853800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,541 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,541 miles
    Test number
    255804347053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,140 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,140 miles
    Test number
    535126220439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail74,127 miles (+3,360)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,127 miles
    Test number
    933916992184
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass70,767 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,767 miles
    Test number
    592338335276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,918 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,918 miles
    Test number
    943817888912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,219 miles (+11,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    922131620822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass45,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    913142794253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail45,048 miles (+8,429)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    885225335928
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass36,619 miles (+10,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    594695798956
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged at front
  16. Pass26,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,379 miles
    Test number
    627392735150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 NJC

Does X23 NJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 NJC is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 NJC?
The MOT on X23 NJC is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 NJC done?
X23 NJC was recorded at 99,814 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,446 miles a year.
Has X23 NJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 NJC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X23 NJC 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 X23 NJC find?
X23 NJC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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