BMW 120
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
Y40 JOYMOT history
Y40 JOY is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 3 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 53,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 53,423 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,991 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y40 JOY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 3 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y40 JOY was last recorded at 53,423 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 53,361 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 3,991 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,423 miles
- 2025 – 49,860 miles
- 2024 – 45,756 miles
- 2023 – 41,718 miles
- 2022 – 37,396 miles
- 2021 – 34,287 miles
- 2020 – 30,899 miles
- 2019 – 26,827 miles
- 2018 – 22,356 miles
- 2017 – 17,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,423 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 20 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,423 miles (+62)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 53,423 miles
- Test number
- 901654421936
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail53,361 miles (+3,501)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,361 miles
- Test number
- 886526766149
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass49,860 miles (+4,104)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 49,860 miles
- Test number
- 609791143622
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass45,756 miles (+4,038)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 45,756 miles
- Test number
- 151993454175
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,718 miles (+4,322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 41,718 miles
- Test number
- 168216950846
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass37,396 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 37,396 miles
- Test number
- 793430510480
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass34,287 miles (+3,388)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 34,287 miles
- Test number
- 533981826049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,899 miles (+4,072)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 30,899 miles
- Test number
- 964864288786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass26,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 26,827 miles
- Test number
- 116477367769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,827 miles (+4,471)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,827 miles
- Test number
- 667045940414
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass22,356 miles (+5,050)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 22,356 miles
- Test number
- 511413683462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 17,306 miles
- Test number
- 205741029738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y40 JOY
- Does Y40 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 JOY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y40 JOY?
- The MOT on Y40 JOY is valid until 11 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 JOY done?
- Y40 JOY was recorded at 53,423 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
- Has Y40 JOY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y40 JOY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y40 JOY 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 JOY find?
- Y40 JOY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front day time running light not working; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.
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