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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y21 SOBMOT history

Y21 SOB is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

Y21 SOB white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,419 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 SOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 SOB was last recorded at 127,419 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 7,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,275 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,144 miles
Average per year
6,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,419 miles
  • 2025 – 120,275 miles
  • 2024 – 112,571 miles
  • 2023 – 105,902 miles
  • 2022 – 100,068 miles
  • 2021 – 92,987 miles
  • 2020 – 85,867 miles
  • 2019 – 74,537 miles
  • 2018 – 67,786 miles
  • 2017 – 60,362 miles
  • 2016 – 59,051 miles
  • 2015 – 50,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,419 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,419 miles (+7,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,419 miles
    Test number
    542035012840
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass120,275 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    120,275 miles
    Test number
    464958213709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,273 miles (+7,702)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,273 miles
    Test number
    900708422479
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,571 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,571 miles
    Test number
    267988039145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,902 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,902 miles
    Test number
    936785445584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,890 miles (+5,822)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    719746049498
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,068 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,068 miles
    Test number
    578713696668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,060 miles (+7,073)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    599923395903
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    393299413928
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

  10. Fail92,987 miles (+7,120)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    364627343697
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f day time running light not working.

  11. Pass85,867 miles (+11,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    372335338580
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

  12. Pass74,537 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    330400199869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,786 miles (+7,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,786 miles
    Test number
    474172658536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCracks in nearside front tyre

  14. Pass60,362 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,362 miles
    Test number
    617585665571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,051 miles (+8,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,051 miles
    Test number
    208171576683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    737589625174
    • 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)

Questions about Y21 SOB

Does Y21 SOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 SOB is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 SOB?
The MOT on Y21 SOB is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 SOB done?
Y21 SOB was recorded at 127,419 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,886 miles a year.
Has Y21 SOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 SOB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 SOB 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 SOB find?
Y21 SOB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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