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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y17 WELMOT history

Y17 WEL is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,200 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 WEL was last recorded at 143,200 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,012 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
14,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,200 miles
  • 2025 – 132,149 miles
  • 2024 – 119,075 miles
  • 2023 – 104,016 miles
  • 2022 – 83,570 miles
  • 2021 – 59,927 miles
  • 2020 – 58,863 miles
  • 2019 – 49,982 miles
  • 2018 – 36,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,200 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR - BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,200 miles (+188)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,200 miles
    Test number
    108101559938
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR - BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail143,012 miles (+10,863)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,012 miles
    Test number
    850458814436
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR - BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass132,149 miles (+41)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,149 miles
    Test number
    240004788377
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Fail132,108 miles (+13,033)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,108 miles
    Test number
    883164949806
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass119,075 miles (+15,059)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,075 miles
    Test number
    285291128026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass104,016 miles (+20,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,016 miles
    Test number
    643932469039
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass83,570 miles (+23,643)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    715254660680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,927 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,927 miles
    Test number
    533520276223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,863 miles (+8,881)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,863 miles
    Test number
    492271465037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,982 miles
    Test number
    116232635205
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
  11. Fail49,982 miles (+13,527)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,982 miles
    Test number
    232451249794
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
  12. Pass36,455 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,455 miles
    Test number
    524184747060
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Questions about Y17 WEL

Does Y17 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 WEL is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 WEL?
The MOT on Y17 WEL is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 WEL done?
Y17 WEL was recorded at 143,200 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 14,602 miles a year.
Has Y17 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 WEL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 WEL 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 Y17 WEL find?
Y17 WEL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear - both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - curved arm, and 1 more.

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