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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y4 JCYMOT history

Y4 JCY is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 3 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

Y4 JCY silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,583 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 JCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 JCY was last recorded at 177,583 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 12,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,211 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,372 miles
Average per year
10,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,583 miles
  • 2025 – 165,211 miles
  • 2024 – 154,436 miles
  • 2023 – 147,137 miles
  • 2022 – 141,330 miles
  • 2021 – 131,409 miles
  • 2020 – 126,327 miles
  • 2019 – 121,857 miles
  • 2018 – 109,853 miles
  • 2017 – 95,816 miles
  • 2016 – 78,470 miles
  • 2015 – 72,457 miles
  • 2014 – 49,831 miles
  • 2013 – 36,259 miles
  • 2012 – 29,490 miles
  • 2011 – 23,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on rear suspension components.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp insecure.
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chip in windscreen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,583 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,583 miles
    Test number
    973804152911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on rear suspension components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail177,583 miles (+12,372)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,583 miles
    Test number
    956793979301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.e.d bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible L.e.d bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on rear suspension components.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,211 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,211 miles
    Test number
    101755895672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,201 miles (+10,765)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,201 miles
    Test number
    986185155136
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,436 miles (+7,299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,436 miles
    Test number
    527432874565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,137 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,137 miles
    Test number
    864665277795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,330 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,330 miles
    Test number
    870961056020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,322 miles (+9,913)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    230204248342
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass131,409 miles (+5,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    384693949410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,327 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    729879204345
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail126,325 miles (+4,468)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,325 miles
    Test number
    672095180222
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass121,857 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,857 miles
    Test number
    754087275362
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen.

  13. Fail121,843 miles (+11,990)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,843 miles
    Test number
    531089167512
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen.

  14. Pass109,853 miles (+14,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    386215534830
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn badly on edges of tread
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass95,816 miles (+17,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,816 miles
    Test number
    466391977035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,470 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,470 miles
    Test number
    298285058591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,457 miles (+22,626)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    314670699346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,831 miles (+13,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    906698614322
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  19. Fail36,259 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    455497713474
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

  20. Pass36,259 miles (+6,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    997107713365
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

  21. Pass29,490 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,490 miles
    Test number
    925561022307
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass23,871 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,871 miles
    Test number
    885959121349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,717 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,717 miles
    Test number
    438542321332
    • FailureFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about Y4 JCY

Does Y4 JCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 JCY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 JCY?
The MOT on Y4 JCY is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 JCY done?
Y4 JCY was recorded at 177,583 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 10,785 miles a year.
Has Y4 JCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 JCY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 JCY 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 JCY find?
Y4 JCY passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips.; general corrosion on rear suspension components.; offside front fog lamp insecure., and 1 more.

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