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Black · Petrol · 1955 · 1,496 cc

85 BVXMOT history

85 BVX is a black petrol Riley first used on 31 Dec 1955. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 72,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,874 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 BVX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Riley
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1955
First used
31 Dec 1955
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 BVX was last recorded at 72,874 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,454 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,420 miles
Average per year
753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,874 miles
  • 2025 – 71,454 miles
  • 2024 – 71,024 miles
  • 2023 – 70,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,874 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber caked in dirt from previous leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

5 tests since 27 Jun 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,874 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    933560038261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,454 miles (+430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    768146616937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,024 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    240345921655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber caked in dirt from previous leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail70,986 miles (+362)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,986 miles
    Test number
    228028162919
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective loose at top mounting (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber caked in dirt from previous leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    941674544215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 BVX

What vehicle is registration 85 BVX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 BVX on a black petrol Riley first used on 31 Dec 1955. 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 85 BVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 BVX is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 BVX?
The MOT on 85 BVX is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 BVX done?
85 BVX was recorded at 72,874 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 753 miles a year.
Has 85 BVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 BVX has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 85 BVX 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 85 BVX find?
85 BVX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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