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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

B20 RFYMOT history

B20 RFY is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

B20 RFY 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,520 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 RFY was last recorded at 131,520 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 9,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,742 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,778 miles
Average per year
11,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,520 miles
  • 2024 – 121,742 miles
  • 2023 – 111,784 miles
  • 2022 – 97,460 miles
  • 2021 – 84,896 miles
  • 2020 – 70,698 miles
  • 2019 – 48,954 miles
  • 2018 – 40,741 miles
  • 2017 – 32,192 miles
  • 2016 – 24,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,520 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 EDGE WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,520 miles (+9,778)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,520 miles
    Test number
    548292655172
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass121,742 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    439149277903
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH WORN AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH WORN AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail121,742 miles (+9,958)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    613227622410
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass111,784 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    424623570779
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  5. Fail111,784 miles (+14,324)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    761984128253
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Pass97,460 miles (+12,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,460 miles
    Test number
    596732660594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust repair at rear okay no leaks
    • AdvisoryVery slight play offside inner rack end
  7. Pass84,896 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,896 miles
    Test number
    992513466229
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail84,896 miles (+14,198)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,896 miles
    Test number
    659482936976
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass70,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    867448639919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,698 miles (+16,584)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,698 miles
    Test number
    772305845225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass54,114 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,114 miles
    Test number
    865025855411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,954 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,954 miles
    Test number
    814434599177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,741 miles (+8,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,741 miles
    Test number
    345628311249
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished and cracking
  14. Pass32,192 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,192 miles
    Test number
    745311103791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,348 miles
    Test number
    149092056646
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Questions about B20 RFY

Does B20 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 RFY is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on B20 RFY?
The MOT on B20 RFY is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 RFY done?
B20 RFY was recorded at 131,520 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 11,061 miles a year.
Has B20 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RFY has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on B20 RFY 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 RFY find?
B20 RFY passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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