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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y18 EJBMOT history

Y18 EJB is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,712 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 EJB was last recorded at 97,712 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,710 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,712 miles
  • 2025 – 95,676 miles
  • 2024 – 92,980 miles
  • 2023 – 88,370 miles
  • 2022 – 83,338 miles
  • 2021 – 76,294 miles
  • 2020 – 70,940 miles
  • 2019 – 63,475 miles
  • 2018 – 53,207 miles
  • 2017 – 41,062 miles
  • 2016 – 31,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,712 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle housing missing but still functions as intendedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,712 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,712 miles
    Test number
    504154215975
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle housing missing but still functions as intended

  2. Fail97,710 miles (+2,034)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,710 miles
    Test number
    641443765923
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle housing missing but still functions as intended

  3. Pass95,676 miles (+2,696)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    810257014488
    • MinorOffside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,980 miles (+4,610)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    147206827216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low on tread
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  5. Pass88,370 miles (+5,032)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    206572100300
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack in lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,338 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,338 miles
    Test number
    448473046659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,337 miles (+7,043)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    904510411687
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  8. Pass76,294 miles (+5,354)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    256011261190
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to obtain a reading
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt clasp outer casing missing, but still functioning as intended at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn out of shape

  9. Pass70,940 miles (+7,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    112214962880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt clip cover missing

  10. Pass63,475 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    118200522245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,468 miles (+10,261)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    911578048733
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass53,207 miles (+12,145)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,207 miles
    Test number
    436257545160
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass41,062 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    726238455790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,057 miles (+9,080)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    484015357454
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,977 miles
    Test number
    450770621035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 EJB

Does Y18 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 EJB is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 EJB?
The MOT on Y18 EJB is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 EJB done?
Y18 EJB was recorded at 97,712 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 6,616 miles a year.
Has Y18 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 EJB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 EJB 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 Y18 EJB find?
Y18 EJB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear outer headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front seat belt buckle housing missing but still functions as intended.

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