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BMW 120

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y15 MEAMOT history

Y15 MEA is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
91,132 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 MEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 MEA was last recorded at 91,132 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 6,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,097 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,035 miles
Average per year
5,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,132 miles
  • 2025 – 85,097 miles
  • 2024 – 79,524 miles
  • 2023 – 78,755 miles
  • 2022 – 77,471 miles
  • 2021 – 72,028 miles
  • 2020 – 67,423 miles
  • 2018 – 58,012 miles
  • 2017 – 51,335 miles
  • 2016 – 44,212 miles
  • 2015 – 38,526 miles
  • 2014 – 31,607 miles
  • 2013 – 23,559 miles
  • 2012 – 17,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,132 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Undercovers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,132 miles (+6,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    426381347110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass85,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    767773675698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail85,097 miles (+5,573)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    631071762421
    • DangerousFront 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))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass79,524 miles (+769)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    476059479292
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  5. Pass78,755 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,755 miles
    Test number
    626781761220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  6. Fail78,755 miles (+1,284)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,755 miles
    Test number
    952908676224
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  7. Pass77,471 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    110891131089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,028 miles (+4,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,028 miles
    Test number
    216308705712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass67,423 miles (+9,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    237241274424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front arm inner and outer bush's are perished but have only minimal play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass58,012 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,012 miles
    Test number
    889469128944
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  11. Pass51,335 miles (+7,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    110975741429
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass44,212 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    257924216828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,526 miles (+6,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,526 miles
    Test number
    550851423553
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fiited unable to check some testable items
  14. Pass31,607 miles (+8,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,607 miles
    Test number
    545118364252
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass23,559 miles (+6,454)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,559 miles
    Test number
    426223163247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass17,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,105 miles
    Test number
    459347672243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 MEA

Does Y15 MEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 MEA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 MEA?
The MOT on Y15 MEA is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 MEA done?
Y15 MEA was recorded at 91,132 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,462 miles a year.
Has Y15 MEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 MEA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y15 MEA 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 MEA find?
Y15 MEA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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