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BMW 120

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y26 HLYMOT history

Y26 HLY is a black petrol BMW 120 first used on 16 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

Y26 HLY black 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 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,038 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 HLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 HLY was last recorded at 136,038 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,615 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,423 miles
Average per year
7,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,038 miles
  • 2025 – 134,615 miles
  • 2024 – 130,020 miles
  • 2023 – 125,211 miles
  • 2022 – 119,959 miles
  • 2021 – 118,793 miles
  • 2020 – 115,640 miles
  • 2019 – 107,609 miles
  • 2018 – 88,608 miles
  • 2017 – 74,787 miles
  • 2016 – 61,208 miles
  • 2015 – 49,485 miles
  • 2014 – 35,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,038 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,038 miles (+1,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    890231953866
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass134,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,615 miles
    Test number
    313895034358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail134,615 miles (+4,595)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,615 miles
    Test number
    443310148545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,020 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,020 miles
    Test number
    350252019702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,211 miles (+5,252)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,211 miles
    Test number
    508895796599
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    539965237760
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail119,959 miles (+1,166)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    297901183055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on outer side wall 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,793 miles
    Test number
    784988637114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting low - 3mm

  9. Fail118,793 miles (+3,153)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,793 miles
    Test number
    410117842235
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting low - 3mm

  10. Pass115,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    843197018586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,640 miles (+8,031)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,640 miles
    Test number
    368342669908
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass107,609 miles (+19,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    285425289906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass88,608 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    438812056030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail88,601 miles (+13,814)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,601 miles
    Test number
    579982400307
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass74,787 miles (+13,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    855254118904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass61,208 miles (+11,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,208 miles
    Test number
    347477853693
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight bind on o/s/f wheel

  17. Pass49,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,485 miles
    Test number
    217958245030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,485 miles (+14,223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,485 miles
    Test number
    768748945004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,262 miles
    Test number
    137630254010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 HLY

Does Y26 HLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 HLY is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 HLY?
The MOT on Y26 HLY is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 HLY done?
Y26 HLY was recorded at 136,038 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 7,945 miles a year.
Has Y26 HLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 HLY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y26 HLY 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 Y26 HLY find?
Y26 HLY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: general under body and suspension corrosion; under trays fitted.

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