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BMW X1

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C5 DYFMOT history

C5 DYF is a bronze diesel BMW X1 first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

C5 DYF bronze BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,836 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 DYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 DYF was last recorded at 185,836 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 12,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,179 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,657 miles
Average per year
14,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,836 miles
  • 2024 – 173,179 miles
  • 2023 – 161,056 miles
  • 2022 – 144,591 miles
  • 2021 – 122,834 miles
  • 2020 – 98,477 miles
  • 2019 – 82,049 miles
  • 2018 – 64,310 miles
  • 2017 – 53,632 miles
  • 2016 – 37,182 miles
  • 2015 – 30,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,836 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,836 miles (+12,657)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,836 miles
    Test number
    210139786335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,179 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    173,179 miles
    Test number
    657573811968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail173,178 miles (+12,122)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,178 miles
    Test number
    955755316572
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass161,056 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,056 miles
    Test number
    988641458791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail161,051 miles (+16,460)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,051 miles
    Test number
    682393244236
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass144,591 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,591 miles
    Test number
    795732858716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail144,590 miles (+21,756)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,590 miles
    Test number
    541566587531
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass122,834 miles (+24,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,834 miles
    Test number
    415650279315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner band (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner band (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass98,477 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,477 miles
    Test number
    519734127595
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail98,475 miles (+16,426)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,475 miles
    Test number
    750953756067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S Rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass82,049 miles (+17,739)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    344114056404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,310 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,310 miles
    Test number
    933174337435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,632 miles (+16,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,632 miles
    Test number
    298327228050
    • 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)
  14. Pass37,182 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,182 miles
    Test number
    513248197372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,932 miles
    Test number
    407664405235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail30,932 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,932 miles
    Test number
    745261505232
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 DYF

Does C5 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 DYF is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 DYF?
The MOT on C5 DYF is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 DYF done?
C5 DYF was recorded at 185,836 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 14,921 miles a year.
Has C5 DYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 DYF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 DYF 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 C5 DYF find?
C5 DYF passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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