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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y21 SEPMOT history

Y21 SEP is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 9 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,837 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 SEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 SEP was last recorded at 133,837 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,970 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,867 miles
Average per year
10,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,837 miles
  • 2025 – 131,970 miles
  • 2024 – 129,291 miles
  • 2023 – 127,129 miles
  • 2022 – 124,935 miles
  • 2021 – 116,310 miles
  • 2020 – 103,430 miles
  • 2019 – 81,266 miles
  • 2018 – 52,407 miles
  • 2017 – 44,546 miles
  • 2016 – 30,222 miles
  • 2014 – 20,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,837 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,837 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,837 miles
    Test number
    540973893088
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass131,970 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,970 miles
    Test number
    445950223547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,291 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,291 miles
    Test number
    491335313374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,129 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,129 miles
    Test number
    771862148600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,935 miles (+8,625)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,935 miles
    Test number
    984404853807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,310 miles
    Test number
    664688028462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,310 miles (+12,880)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,310 miles
    Test number
    373727975055
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass103,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,430 miles
    Test number
    184479636392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,430 miles (+22,164)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,430 miles
    Test number
    922848379390
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass81,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    81,266 miles
    Test number
    579734558876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,265 miles (+28,858)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    940420285776
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass52,407 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,407 miles
    Test number
    850068805057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,546 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,546 miles
    Test number
    496710800090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,544 miles (+14,322)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,544 miles
    Test number
    160464836835
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Secondary ply showing on edges (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass30,222 miles (+9,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,222 miles
    Test number
    293919114269
    • AdvisoryF/r pads wearing
    • AdvisoryR tyres wearing

  16. Pass20,960 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,960 miles
    Test number
    937730654370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about Y21 SEP

Does Y21 SEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 SEP is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 SEP?
The MOT on Y21 SEP is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 SEP done?
Y21 SEP was recorded at 133,837 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 10,115 miles a year.
Has Y21 SEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 SEP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y21 SEP 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 SEP find?
Y21 SEP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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