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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y4 EGLMOT history

Y4 EGL is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

Y4 EGL black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
187,661 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 EGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 EGL was last recorded at 187,661 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 7,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,079 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,582 miles
Average per year
9,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,661 miles
  • 2024 – 180,079 miles
  • 2023 – 176,121 miles
  • 2022 – 171,277 miles
  • 2021 – 163,872 miles
  • 2020 – 155,879 miles
  • 2019 – 147,869 miles
  • 2018 – 140,527 miles
  • 2017 – 132,655 miles
  • 2016 – 126,037 miles
  • 2015 – 104,582 miles
  • 2014 – 82,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,661 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,661 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    187,661 miles
    Test number
    547202573090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,079 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,079 miles
    Test number
    984748414229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,018 miles (+3,897)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,018 miles
    Test number
    449665783716
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass176,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    176,121 miles
    Test number
    300096283711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail176,121 miles (+4,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,121 miles
    Test number
    195545815384
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass171,277 miles (+7,405)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    171,277 miles
    Test number
    388959307675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,872 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,872 miles
    Test number
    490224366228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail163,871 miles (+7,992)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,871 miles
    Test number
    590945161125
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass155,879 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,879 miles
    Test number
    716254246191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose at front joint
  10. Fail155,879 miles (+8,010)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,879 miles
    Test number
    812770810392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly loose at front joint
  11. Pass147,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,869 miles
    Test number
    726799746845
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats
    • AdvisoryNo emissions printout. No smoke emitted test passed
  12. Fail147,868 miles (+7,341)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,868 miles
    Test number
    785870370713
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyre (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats
    • AdvisoryNo emissions printout. No smoke emitted test passed
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass140,527 miles (+7,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,527 miles
    Test number
    858393046044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS
  14. Pass132,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,655 miles
    Test number
    997352724419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,652 miles (+6,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,652 miles
    Test number
    263929369762
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass126,037 miles (+21,455)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,037 miles
    Test number
    892806810437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,582 miles
    Test number
    416227371108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,582 miles (+22,275)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,582 miles
    Test number
    411853315326
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass82,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    506868384235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 EGL

Does Y4 EGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 EGL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 EGL?
The MOT on Y4 EGL is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 EGL done?
Y4 EGL was recorded at 187,661 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 9,480 miles a year.
Has Y4 EGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 EGL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y4 EGL 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 Y4 EGL find?
Y4 EGL passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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