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BMW 1 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

781 VMAMOT history

781 VMA is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 75,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

781 VMA white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2024
Mileage
75,484 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
781 VMA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

781 VMA was last recorded at 75,484 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,378 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,106 miles
Average per year
7,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,484 miles
  • 2022 – 71,378 miles
  • 2021 – 59,196 miles
  • 2020 – 50,142 miles
  • 2019 – 37,336 miles
  • 2018 – 35,556 miles
  • 2016 – 32,587 miles
  • 2015 – 19,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front daytime lamp inoprative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bed damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    492576235603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail75,484 miles (+4,106)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    113819970478
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass71,378 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    851024268213
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail71,227 miles (+12,031)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    966243696225
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass59,196 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,196 miles
    Test number
    570602583145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day running light innoprative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn. ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail59,196 miles (+9,054)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,196 miles
    Test number
    486597635984
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day running light innoprative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn. ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass50,142 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,142 miles
    Test number
    149133619966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime lamp inoprative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bed damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail50,126 miles (+12,790)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,126 miles
    Test number
    868250807370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also 1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime lamp inoprative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bed damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass37,336 miles (+1,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,336 miles
    Test number
    628723319085
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass35,556 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,556 miles
    Test number
    629372449428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass32,587 miles (+12,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    717881335481
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass19,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    19,717 miles
    Test number
    540565324194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn outer edges

Questions about 781 VMA

What vehicle is registration 781 VMA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 781 VMA on a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 29 Oct 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 781 VMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 781 VMA expired on 25 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 781 VMA?
The MOT on 781 VMA expired on 25 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 781 VMA done?
781 VMA was recorded at 75,484 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 7,152 miles a year.
Has 781 VMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 781 VMA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 781 VMA 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 781 VMA find?
781 VMA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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