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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

B20 MLMMOT history

B20 MLM is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 27 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

B20 MLM grey 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 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,809 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 MLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 MLM was last recorded at 149,809 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,045 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,764 miles
Average per year
7,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,809 miles
  • 2024 – 148,045 miles
  • 2023 – 146,738 miles
  • 2022 – 145,619 miles
  • 2021 – 144,398 miles
  • 2020 – 141,470 miles
  • 2019 – 133,556 miles
  • 2018 – 114,262 miles
  • 2017 – 101,293 miles
  • 2016 – 92,495 miles
  • 2015 – 77,288 miles
  • 2014 – 69,108 miles
  • 2013 – 62,973 miles
  • 2012 – 54,408 miles
  • 2011 – 44,970 miles
  • 2010 – 36,675 miles
  • 2009 – 31,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,809 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.

  • Front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,809 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,809 miles
    Test number
    711755086967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,045 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,045 miles
    Test number
    177797913072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,738 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,738 miles
    Test number
    897356303851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,729 miles (+1,110)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,729 miles
    Test number
    871736322063
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe attachment bracket has surface corrosion
  5. Pass145,619 miles (+1,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,619 miles
    Test number
    644017145831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame and some suspension components - corroded
  6. Pass144,398 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,398 miles
    Test number
    502943032550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail144,398 miles (+2,928)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,398 miles
    Test number
    851890540750
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass141,470 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,470 miles
    Test number
    454846020056
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms - play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms - play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail141,470 miles (+7,914)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,470 miles
    Test number
    221003175593
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose all bolts - loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms - play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms - play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass133,556 miles (+19,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,556 miles
    Test number
    319670496768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,262 miles (+12,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,262 miles
    Test number
    214359784803
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass101,293 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,293 miles
    Test number
    513428040850
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads unable to assess in full
  13. Fail101,179 miles (+8,684)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,179 miles
    Test number
    478595187996
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads unable to assess in full
  14. Pass92,495 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,495 miles
    Test number
    864774425487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,566 miles (+9,278)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    409035671559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,288 miles (+8,180)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,288 miles
    Test number
    897831065067
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass69,108 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,108 miles
    Test number
    695657254098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,973 miles (+8,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    125527653417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,408 miles (+9,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    776611462165
    • 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)
  20. Pass44,970 miles (+8,295)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    196885951156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,675 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    771603150150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,151 miles
    Test number
    964637959181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 MLM

Does B20 MLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 MLM is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on B20 MLM?
The MOT on B20 MLM is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 MLM done?
B20 MLM was recorded at 149,809 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,203 miles a year.
Has B20 MLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 MLM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on B20 MLM 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 B20 MLM find?
B20 MLM passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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