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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

79 TYCMOT history

79 TYC is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

79 TYC white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
133,398 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
79 TYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

79 TYC was last recorded at 133,398 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 11,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,079 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,319 miles
Average per year
11,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,398 miles
  • 2025 – 122,079 miles
  • 2023 – 100,503 miles
  • 2022 – 82,907 miles
  • 2020 – 58,684 miles
  • 2019 – 24,981 miles
  • 2018 – 23,414 miles
  • 2017 – 20,829 miles
  • 2016 – 17,627 miles
  • 2015 – 14,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF and NSF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,398 miles
    Test number
    175278918871
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail133,391 miles (+11,312)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,391 miles
    Test number
    672508241313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass122,079 miles (+21,576)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,079 miles
    Test number
    934535535370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,503 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,503 miles
    Test number
    585540308499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,426 miles (+17,519)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    830203458191
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass82,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    387231463067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,907 miles (+24,223)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    531031978399
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass58,684 miles (+229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    457475591807
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF and NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. Fail58,455 miles (+33,474)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    462204561101
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF and NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  10. Pass24,981 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,981 miles
    Test number
    178950379436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,414 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,414 miles
    Test number
    980308080541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,829 miles (+3,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,829 miles
    Test number
    939957447560
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL x 4 (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass17,627 miles (+3,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,627 miles
    Test number
    931095902127
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracked between tread
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register on test
  14. Pass14,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,482 miles
    Test number
    776644851615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 79 TYC

What vehicle is registration 79 TYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 79 TYC on a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Sept 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 79 TYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 79 TYC is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 79 TYC?
The MOT on 79 TYC is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 79 TYC done?
79 TYC was recorded at 133,398 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 11,229 miles a year.
Has 79 TYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 79 TYC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 79 TYC 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 79 TYC find?
79 TYC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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