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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

Y17 RDMMOT history

Y17 RDM is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,239 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 RDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 RDM was last recorded at 131,239 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 13,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2009: 34,550 miles, lower than 45,481 miles on 4 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,083 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
13,156 miles
Average per year
5,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,239 miles
  • 2025 – 118,083 miles
  • 2024 – 106,112 miles
  • 2023 – 97,718 miles
  • 2022 – 95,573 miles
  • 2021 – 93,807 miles
  • 2020 – 92,579 miles
  • 2019 – 88,653 miles
  • 2018 – 87,133 miles
  • 2017 – 84,982 miles
  • 2016 – 83,003 miles
  • 2015 – 78,051 miles
  • 2014 – 74,002 miles
  • 2013 – 68,187 miles
  • 2012 – 62,549 miles
  • 2011 – 56,670 miles
  • 2010 – 52,172 miles
  • 2009 – 34,550 miles
  • 2008 – 37,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,239 miles
  • 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,239 miles (+13,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,239 miles
    Test number
    794747747152
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass118,083 miles (+11,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,083 miles
    Test number
    819258821219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass106,112 miles (+8,394)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    709074877564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass97,718 miles (+2,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,718 miles
    Test number
    171096263027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass95,573 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,573 miles
    Test number
    616057691175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,807 miles
    Test number
    667637848157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail93,807 miles (+1,228)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,807 miles
    Test number
    231365796596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass92,579 miles (+3,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,579 miles
    Test number
    229301440209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,653 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    949915871706
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail88,653 miles (+1,520)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    863956917972
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear & offside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint (facing up) dust cover pin holed
  11. Pass87,133 miles (+2,151)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    428261082678
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass84,982 miles (+1,979)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    781807963306
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass83,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    216462325586
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's very lightly starting to wear on outer edge's.
  14. Fail83,003 miles (+4,952)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,003 miles
    Test number
    409515691703
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's very lightly starting to wear on outer edge's.
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads appear low.
  15. Pass78,051 miles (+4,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,051 miles
    Test number
    408155176603
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre lightly wearing on inner edge,also has a nail in tread.
  16. Pass74,002 miles (+5,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,002 miles
    Test number
    748078634252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass68,187 miles (+5,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,187 miles
    Test number
    918640643267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass62,549 miles (+5,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    897334532217
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges,
  19. Pass56,670 miles (+4,498)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,670 miles
    Test number
    836265341222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs pitted
    • NoteRear discs scored
  20. Pass52,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,172 miles
    Test number
    793637330256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail52,172 miles (+17,622)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,172 miles
    Test number
    820846830205
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass34,550 miles (-10,931)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    341001439247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,481 miles (+8,400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,481 miles
    Test number
    164066619243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,081 miles
    Test number
    263725328288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 RDM

Does Y17 RDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 RDM is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 RDM?
The MOT on Y17 RDM is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 RDM done?
Y17 RDM was recorded at 131,239 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,199 miles a year.
Has Y17 RDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 RDM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y17 RDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y17 RDM find?
Y17 RDM passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective.

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