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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y7 RAOMOT history

Y7 RAO is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,809 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 RAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 RAO was last recorded at 128,809 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,801 miles · 21 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,809 miles
  • 2025 – 121,572 miles
  • 2024 – 113,489 miles
  • 2023 – 109,165 miles
  • 2022 – 102,756 miles
  • 2021 – 96,168 miles
  • 2019 – 88,056 miles
  • 2018 – 76,052 miles
  • 2017 – 62,872 miles
  • 2016 – 53,163 miles
  • 2015 – 42,865 miles
  • 2014 – 27,312 miles
  • 2013 – 26,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across axle (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,809 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,809 miles
    Test number
    154980823222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across axle (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail128,801 miles (+7,229)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,801 miles
    Test number
    890415993624
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across axle (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,572 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,572 miles
    Test number
    542195671051
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail121,571 miles (+8,082)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,571 miles
    Test number
    483283655400
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,489 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,489 miles
    Test number
    427169996694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,165 miles (+6,409)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,165 miles
    Test number
    286249908923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass102,756 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,756 miles
    Test number
    617717268885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail102,755 miles (+6,587)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,755 miles
    Test number
    638748517353
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,168 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,168 miles
    Test number
    241727539064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,167 miles (+8,111)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,167 miles
    Test number
    614377449069
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass88,056 miles (+12,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,056 miles
    Test number
    328403131939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass76,052 miles (+13,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    667597825612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,872 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,872 miles
    Test number
    202436057788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,868 miles (+9,705)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    324066338175
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass53,163 miles (+10,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    448264332000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass42,865 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,865 miles
    Test number
    398425865059
    • 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)

  17. Fail42,865 miles (+15,553)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,865 miles
    Test number
    795975965035
    • FailureNearside 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)

  18. Pass27,312 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,312 miles
    Test number
    569801424078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,341 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,341 miles
    Test number
    779571363257
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y7 RAO

Does Y7 RAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 RAO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 RAO?
The MOT on Y7 RAO is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 RAO done?
Y7 RAO was recorded at 128,809 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,190 miles a year.
Has Y7 RAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 RAO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 RAO 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 Y7 RAO find?
Y7 RAO passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded corroded in places; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm, and 4 more.

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