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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y18 JEJMOT history

Y18 JEJ is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

Y18 JEJ white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,022 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 JEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 JEJ was last recorded at 98,022 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 9,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,395 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,627 miles
Average per year
6,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,022 miles
  • 2024 – 88,395 miles
  • 2023 – 77,379 miles
  • 2022 – 69,473 miles
  • 2021 – 64,117 miles
  • 2020 – 59,278 miles
  • 2019 – 54,829 miles
  • 2018 – 47,112 miles
  • 2017 – 33,838 miles
  • 2016 – 29,690 miles
  • 2015 – 23,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,022 miles
    Test number
    266561753375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail98,022 miles (+9,627)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,022 miles
    Test number
    764687672388
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,395 miles (+11,016)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,395 miles
    Test number
    285635579529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,379 miles (+7,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,379 miles
    Test number
    100187262045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass69,473 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,473 miles
    Test number
    862469261493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,468 miles (+5,351)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    823151915906
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass64,117 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    473500895009
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail64,117 miles (+4,839)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    947679346395
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass59,278 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    599249825214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,275 miles (+4,446)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,275 miles
    Test number
    711641523475
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass54,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,829 miles
    Test number
    872912400863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,828 miles (+7,716)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    891714163976
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass47,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    249384745525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,112 miles (+10,161)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    203747072824
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass36,951 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,951 miles
    Test number
    112495985189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,838 miles (+4,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,838 miles
    Test number
    452271569201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass29,690 miles (+6,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    874468795673
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres cracking in between the tread not deep enough to reach cords
    • AdvisoryFront glue residue in centre of screen over 40mm but can see through it
  18. Pass23,492 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,492 miles
    Test number
    575062265189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,456 miles
    Test number
    396572265054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 JEJ

Does Y18 JEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JEJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 JEJ?
The MOT on Y18 JEJ is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 JEJ done?
Y18 JEJ was recorded at 98,022 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,987 miles a year.
Has Y18 JEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 JEJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 JEJ 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 JEJ find?
Y18 JEJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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