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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

X27 BUCMOT history

X27 BUC is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

X27 BUC grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,289 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 BUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 BUC was last recorded at 134,289 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,997 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,292 miles
Average per year
6,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,289 miles
  • 2025 – 129,997 miles
  • 2024 – 124,929 miles
  • 2023 – 120,100 miles
  • 2022 – 117,094 miles
  • 2021 – 113,090 miles
  • 2020 – 109,091 miles
  • 2019 – 106,084 miles
  • 2018 – 100,728 miles
  • 2017 – 91,221 miles
  • 2016 – 84,314 miles
  • 2015 – 78,515 miles
  • 2014 – 67,608 miles
  • 2013 – 63,548 miles
  • 2012 – 49,682 miles
  • 2011 – 37,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,289 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear hand brake past with locks low efforts requires some adjustment

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some items of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,289 miles (+4,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,289 miles
    Test number
    193002152557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake past with locks low efforts requires some adjustment

  2. Pass129,997 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,997 miles
    Test number
    779272534794
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail129,986 miles (+5,057)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,986 miles
    Test number
    509650310229
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass124,929 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,929 miles
    Test number
    806154374943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,920 miles (+4,820)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,920 miles
    Test number
    635024406648
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,100 miles (+3,006)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,100 miles
    Test number
    181421221099
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass117,094 miles (+4,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,094 miles
    Test number
    706324772219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass113,090 miles (+3,999)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,090 miles
    Test number
    419412572827
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test X2 items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,091 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,091 miles
    Test number
    256192726527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail109,082 miles (+2,998)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,082 miles
    Test number
    906180472034
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bind detected when wheel rotated by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

  11. Pass106,084 miles (+5,356)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,084 miles
    Test number
    976870680719
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Undertray damage
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass100,728 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    820673293886
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to vehicle obscuring some items of test

  13. Fail100,410 miles (+9,189)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,410 miles
    Test number
    608972963415
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to vehicle obscuring some items of test

  14. Pass91,221 miles (+6,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,221 miles
    Test number
    786983748183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass84,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    609851539770
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside front jacking pads missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail84,314 miles (+5,799)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    766363522455
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside front jacking pads missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass78,515 miles (+10,907)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,515 miles
    Test number
    619115055193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak on rear differential
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front jacking pads missing

  18. Pass67,608 miles (+4,060)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    158556254193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass63,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,548 miles
    Test number
    438519003487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,548 miles (+13,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,548 miles
    Test number
    786734603336
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass49,682 miles (+11,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    548603302346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,782 miles
    Test number
    367210481297
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X27 BUC

Does X27 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X27 BUC is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X27 BUC?
The MOT on X27 BUC is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X27 BUC done?
X27 BUC was recorded at 134,289 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,532 miles a year.
Has X27 BUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 BUC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X27 BUC 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 X27 BUC find?
X27 BUC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear hand brake past with locks low efforts requires some adjustment.

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