BMW logo

BMW 120

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y20 VETMOT history

Y20 VET is a grey petrol BMW 120 first used on 15 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

Y20 VET grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
128,991 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,585 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y20 VET in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 VET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 VET was last recorded at 128,991 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,360 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,631 miles
Average per year
9,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,991 miles
  • 2025 – 127,360 miles
  • 2024 – 116,206 miles
  • 2023 – 103,327 miles
  • 2022 – 86,626 miles
  • 2021 – 69,951 miles
  • 2020 – 54,139 miles
  • 2019 – 37,818 miles
  • 2018 – 36,463 miles
  • 2017 – 25,647 miles
  • 2016 – 21,406 miles
  • 2015 – 15,191 miles
  • 2014 – 12,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,991 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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    128,991 miles
    Test number
    154500657740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,991 miles (+1,631)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,991 miles
    Test number
    456566445337
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,360 miles
    Test number
    385117089606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail127,360 miles (+11,154)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,360 miles
    Test number
    736792875561
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    488327460486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,206 miles (+12,879)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    436306498162
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass103,327 miles (+16,701)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,327 miles
    Test number
    415200308715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,626 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    698015377998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,576 miles (+16,625)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,576 miles
    Test number
    970958446958
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,951 miles (+15,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,951 miles
    Test number
    738740178696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing signs of abnormal wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,139 miles (+16,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,139 miles
    Test number
    361612622331
    • 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))

  12. Pass37,818 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,818 miles
    Test number
    499403457148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,463 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    36,463 miles
    Test number
    121733378070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    652062211454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Fail33,660 miles (+8,013)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    851285725847
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  16. Pass25,647 miles (+4,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    785902142503
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

  17. Pass21,406 miles (+6,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,406 miles
    Test number
    122978425945
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  18. Pass15,191 miles (+3,025)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,191 miles
    Test number
    225923315132
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass12,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,166 miles
    Test number
    748553914251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 VET

Does Y20 VET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 VET is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 VET?
The MOT on Y20 VET is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 VET done?
Y20 VET was recorded at 128,991 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 9,585 miles a year.
Has Y20 VET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 VET has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 VET 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 Y20 VET find?
Y20 VET passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all Y20V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.