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BMW 1 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

FCN 818MOT history

FCN 818 is a red diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

FCN 818 red 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 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
148,424 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FCN 818
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FCN 818 was last recorded at 148,424 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 7,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,339 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,085 miles
Average per year
9,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,424 miles
  • 2025 – 141,339 miles
  • 2024 – 140,373 miles
  • 2023 – 135,198 miles
  • 2022 – 128,612 miles
  • 2021 – 120,326 miles
  • 2020 – 112,143 miles
  • 2019 – 106,243 miles
  • 2018 – 92,148 miles
  • 2017 – 81,159 miles
  • 2016 – 62,070 miles
  • 2015 – 43,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,424 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY close to wear sensor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Wipers Smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,424 miles (+7,085)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    148,424 miles
    Test number
    581361198815
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass141,339 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,339 miles
    Test number
    596843472402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,373 miles (+5,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,373 miles
    Test number
    227682651243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass135,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,198 miles
    Test number
    657116311818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail135,197 miles (+6,585)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,197 miles
    Test number
    374466340403
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass128,612 miles (+86)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,612 miles
    Test number
    169860357199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers Smearing

  7. Fail128,526 miles (+8,200)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,526 miles
    Test number
    102800911381
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWipers Smearing

  8. Pass120,326 miles (+8,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    354008536154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,143 miles (+5,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,143 miles
    Test number
    279169954318
    • 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. Pass106,243 miles (+14,095)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,243 miles
    Test number
    544474823825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,148 miles (+10,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,148 miles
    Test number
    262658596108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,159 miles (+19,089)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,159 miles
    Test number
    794132837046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,070 miles (+18,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,070 miles
    Test number
    982438668190
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass43,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    818840515963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about FCN 818

What vehicle is registration FCN 818 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FCN 818 on a red diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 1 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 FCN 818 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FCN 818 is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on FCN 818?
The MOT on FCN 818 is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FCN 818 done?
FCN 818 was recorded at 148,424 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,411 miles a year.
Has FCN 818 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FCN 818 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on FCN 818 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 FCN 818 find?
FCN 818 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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