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BMW 120

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y18 THOMOT history

Y18 THO is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

Y18 THO red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,524 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 THO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 THO was last recorded at 139,524 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,738 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,786 miles
Average per year
7,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,524 miles
  • 2025 – 135,738 miles
  • 2024 – 131,807 miles
  • 2023 – 126,244 miles
  • 2022 – 121,342 miles
  • 2021 – 114,591 miles
  • 2019 – 109,951 miles
  • 2018 – 100,883 miles
  • 2017 – 91,418 miles
  • 2016 – 82,398 miles
  • 2015 – 72,778 miles
  • 2014 – 61,981 miles
  • 2013 – 52,707 miles
  • 2012 – 45,575 miles
  • 2011 – 37,550 miles
  • 2010 – 17,681 miles
  • 2009 – 14,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,524 miles
    Test number
    610178712481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,524 miles (+3,786)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,524 miles
    Test number
    401728107194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,738 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,738 miles
    Test number
    984444325687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail135,708 miles (+3,901)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,708 miles
    Test number
    101161884057
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass131,807 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    289056288451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail131,807 miles (+5,563)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    346631638402
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass126,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    930921457815
    • 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))

  8. Fail126,243 miles (+4,901)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    311431137796
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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. Pass121,342 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,342 miles
    Test number
    420513358126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,591 miles
    Test number
    782024899409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,591 miles (+4,640)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,591 miles
    Test number
    997453624025
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass109,951 miles (+9,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,951 miles
    Test number
    664956621140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    985361616133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail100,883 miles (+9,465)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    370613191193
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass91,418 miles (+9,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    331362750660
    • 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)

  16. Pass82,398 miles (+9,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,398 miles
    Test number
    831999462942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,778 miles (+10,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,778 miles
    Test number
    669240024546
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass61,981 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    699172644200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,707 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    626968843224
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass52,707 miles (+7,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    858758343201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,575 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,575 miles
    Test number
    368581642294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,550 miles (+19,869)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,550 miles
    Test number
    965719691298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,681 miles (+3,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,681 miles
    Test number
    831033770244
    • 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)

  24. Pass14,349 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,349 miles
    Test number
    410405679213
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about Y18 THO

Does Y18 THO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 THO is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 THO?
The MOT on Y18 THO is valid until 19 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 THO done?
Y18 THO was recorded at 139,524 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 7,417 miles a year.
Has Y18 THO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 THO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 THO 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 THO find?
Y18 THO passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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