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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y15 GOWMOT history

Y15 GOW is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2026
Mileage
131,297 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 GOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 GOW was last recorded at 131,297 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 3,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,623 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
3,674 miles
Average per year
9,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,297 miles
  • 2024 – 127,623 miles
  • 2023 – 118,864 miles
  • 2022 – 110,283 miles
  • 2021 – 105,113 miles
  • 2020 – 90,609 miles
  • 2019 – 74,835 miles
  • 2018 – 70,934 miles
  • 2017 – 62,383 miles
  • 2016 – 62,355 miles
  • 2015 – 43,254 miles
  • 2014 – 33,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,297 miles
    Test number
    273571408746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,297 miles (+3,674)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,297 miles
    Test number
    606178800787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. Pass127,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,623 miles
    Test number
    143014675933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail127,622 miles (+8,758)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,622 miles
    Test number
    996470768486
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass118,864 miles (+8,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,864 miles
    Test number
    191376960972
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass110,283 miles (+5,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,283 miles
    Test number
    366439508286
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass105,113 miles (+14,504)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,113 miles
    Test number
    324182806521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,609 miles (+15,774)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    707853674603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,835 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    690894131159
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass70,934 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    862783870676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,383 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,383 miles
    Test number
    784362829618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,379 miles (+24)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,379 miles
    Test number
    556116426828
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
  13. Pass62,355 miles (+19,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    697700130571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,254 miles (+10,238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    779913244248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,016 miles
    Test number
    786256914347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 GOW

Does Y15 GOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y15 GOW expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y15 GOW?
The MOT on Y15 GOW expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y15 GOW done?
Y15 GOW was recorded at 131,297 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 9,655 miles a year.
Has Y15 GOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 GOW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y15 GOW 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 Y15 GOW find?
Y15 GOW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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