BMW 120
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
Y40 EJWMOT history
Y40 EJW is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 8 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,079 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 128,079 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,942 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y40 EJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y40 EJW was last recorded at 128,079 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 128,075 miles · 12 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,942 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,079 miles
- 2025 – 112,066 miles
- 2024 – 100,895 miles
- 2023 – 90,092 miles
- 2022 – 79,597 miles
- 2021 – 73,306 miles
- 2020 – 67,899 miles
- 2019 – 62,192 miles
- 2018 – 57,909 miles
- 2017 – 54,032 miles
- 2016 – 49,800 miles
- 2015 – 45,480 miles
- 2014 – 40,972 miles
- 2012 – 34,830 miles
- 2011 – 28,101 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,079 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,079 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 128,079 miles
- Test number
- 348685740706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,075 miles (+16,009)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,075 miles
- Test number
- 532783864570
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,066 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,066 miles
- Test number
- 897873062473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail112,066 miles (+11,171)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,066 miles
- Test number
- 184816370381
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,895 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 100,895 miles
- Test number
- 603470142313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,895 miles (+10,803)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,895 miles
- Test number
- 238302310374
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass90,092 miles (+10,495)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,092 miles
- Test number
- 948074384551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,597 miles (+6,291)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 79,597 miles
- Test number
- 419889464838
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,306 miles (+5,407)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,306 miles
- Test number
- 960080063411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,899 miles (+5,707)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 67,899 miles
- Test number
- 508663292948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,192 miles (+4,283)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 62,192 miles
- Test number
- 319258321523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,909 miles (+3,877)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 57,909 miles
- Test number
- 259259427386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,032 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 54,032 miles
- Test number
- 319471513105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail54,012 miles (+4,212)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,012 miles
- Test number
- 837216106714
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,800 miles (+4,320)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,800 miles
- Test number
- 409776360174
- AdvisoryReset vehicles internal headlamp adjuster to zero to recheck headlamp aim
- AdvisoryService due message on dash.
- AdvisoryTester removed object from drivers view prior to test
Pass45,480 miles (+4,508)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 45,480 miles
- Test number
- 149888965086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 40,972 miles
- Test number
- 595184914060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,972 miles (+6,142)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,972 miles
- Test number
- 358663814039
- FailureWindscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
Pass34,830 miles (+147)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 34,830 miles
- Test number
- 269957172297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,683 miles (+6,582)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,683 miles
- Test number
- 908276662282
- 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)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 28,101 miles
- Test number
- 279831891208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y40 EJW
- Does Y40 EJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 EJW is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y40 EJW?
- The MOT on Y40 EJW is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y40 EJW done?
- Y40 EJW was recorded at 128,079 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,942 miles a year.
- Has Y40 EJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y40 EJW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y40 EJW 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 Y40 EJW find?
- Y40 EJW passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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