
BMW 120
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
Y300 BJWMOT history
Y300 BJW is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 156,267 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,402 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y300 BJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y300 BJW was last recorded at 156,267 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 156,261 miles · 26 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 6,402 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,267 miles
- 2025 – 150,479 miles
- 2024 – 144,956 miles
- 2023 – 137,959 miles
- 2022 – 126,386 miles
- 2021 – 120,085 miles
- 2019 – 117,970 miles
- 2018 – 116,161 miles
- 2017 – 109,246 miles
- 2016 – 102,543 miles
- 2015 – 99,216 miles
- 2014 – 91,568 miles
- 2013 – 82,447 miles
- 2011 – 61,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Underbody covers fitted
Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,267 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 156,267 miles
- Test number
- 455825575521
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail156,261 miles (+5,782)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,261 miles
- Test number
- 485298683119
- 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))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,479 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 150,479 miles
- Test number
- 620979427938
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Fail150,477 miles (+5,521)3 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,477 miles
- Test number
- 379429109499
- 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))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Pass144,956 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 144,956 miles
- Test number
- 537410304522
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Fail144,953 miles (+6,994)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,953 miles
- Test number
- 788088837562
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Pass137,959 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 137,959 miles
- Test number
- 577366469227
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Fail137,956 miles (+11,570)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,956 miles
- Test number
- 514223942093
- 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))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Pass126,386 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 126,386 miles
- Test number
- 919511892922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail126,373 miles (+6,288)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,373 miles
- Test number
- 542718889468
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass120,085 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 120,085 miles
- Test number
- 910065776106
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front arms] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,081 miles (+2,111)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,081 miles
- Test number
- 135919382900
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[front arms] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,970 miles (+1,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 117,970 miles
- Test number
- 947622909817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,161 miles (+6,915)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 116,161 miles
- Test number
- 225756136865
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,246 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 109,246 miles
- Test number
- 654035496262
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass102,543 miles (+3,327)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 102,543 miles
- Test number
- 265988659387
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall small cuts
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass99,216 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 99,216 miles
- Test number
- 177059385478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail99,215 miles (+7,647)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,215 miles
- Test number
- 799267285094
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,568 miles (+9,121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 91,568 miles
- Test number
- 127482144421
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,447 miles (+21,413)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 82,447 miles
- Test number
- 496015843039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,034 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 61,034 miles
- Test number
- 826956981259
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y300 BJW
- Does Y300 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y300 BJW is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y300 BJW?
- The MOT on Y300 BJW is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y300 BJW done?
- Y300 BJW was recorded at 156,267 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,402 miles a year.
- Has Y300 BJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y300 BJW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y300 BJW 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 Y300 BJW find?
- Y300 BJW passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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