
BMW 120
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y21 MKAMOT history
Y21 MKA is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 157,352 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 14 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,779 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y21 MKA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y21 MKA was last recorded at 157,352 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 12,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,091 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,261 miles
- Average per year
- 9,779 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,352 miles
- 2025 – 145,091 miles
- 2024 – 136,340 miles
- 2023 – 127,025 miles
- 2022 – 120,934 miles
- 2021 – 114,334 miles
- 2020 – 110,195 miles
- 2019 – 97,112 miles
- 2018 – 84,502 miles
- 2017 – 71,849 miles
- 2016 – 62,491 miles
- 2015 – 47,731 miles
- 2014 – 32,704 miles
- 2013 – 19,715 miles
- 2012 – 15,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Under body shields fitted.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 4 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail157,352 miles (+12,261)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,352 miles
- Test number
- 813313310285
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,091 miles (+8,751)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 145,091 miles
- Test number
- 739431250972
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass136,340 miles (+9,315)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 136,340 miles
- Test number
- 314646900474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lamp dim
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass127,025 miles (+6,091)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 127,025 miles
- Test number
- 163904192115
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted.
Pass120,934 miles (+6,600)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 120,934 miles
- Test number
- 705968630914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,334 miles (+4,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,334 miles
- Test number
- 521866463270
- AdvisoryProp shaft rear drive coupling splitting.
Pass110,195 miles (+13,083)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 110,195 miles
- Test number
- 854640952977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,112 miles (+12,610)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 97,112 miles
- Test number
- 418992003891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,502 miles (+12,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 84,502 miles
- Test number
- 527020312402
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted.
Pass71,849 miles (+9,358)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,849 miles
- Test number
- 611082032065
- 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)
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted.
Pass62,491 miles (+14,760)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 62,491 miles
- Test number
- 867927775132
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted
Pass47,731 miles (+15,027)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 47,731 miles
- Test number
- 675174015121
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,704 miles (+12,989)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,704 miles
- Test number
- 228650804416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,715 miles (+3,936)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 19,715 miles
- Test number
- 896995303192
- NoteFront tyres perished
- NoteN/s/f tyre low on outter edge
Pass15,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 15,779 miles
- Test number
- 285085122104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y21 MKA
- Does Y21 MKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 MKA is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y21 MKA?
- The MOT on Y21 MKA is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y21 MKA done?
- Y21 MKA was recorded at 157,352 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 9,779 miles a year.
- Has Y21 MKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y21 MKA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y21 MKA 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 Y21 MKA find?
- Y21 MKA failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge, and 3 more.
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