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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K20 THMMOT history

K20 THM is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 99,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

K20 THM 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,899 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 THM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 THM was last recorded at 99,899 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 21,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,767 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
21,132 miles
Average per year
7,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,899 miles
  • 2025 – 78,767 miles
  • 2024 – 64,196 miles
  • 2022 – 59,843 miles
  • 2021 – 51,977 miles
  • 2020 – 46,115 miles
  • 2019 – 40,238 miles
  • 2018 – 31,889 miles
  • 2017 – 26,328 miles
  • 2016 – 21,161 miles
  • 2015 – 15,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,899 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Brake Warning Light Constantly Illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tail Light Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,899 miles (+21,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    846122940545
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass78,767 miles (+14,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,767 miles
    Test number
    674878583448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass64,196 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    729739834198
    • AdvisoryBrake Warning Light Constantly Illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail Light Damaged
  4. Fail64,186 miles (+4,343)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,186 miles
    Test number
    786176865802
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake Warning Light Constantly Illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail Light Damaged
  5. Pass59,843 miles (+7,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,843 miles
    Test number
    623670096962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass51,977 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,977 miles
    Test number
    335682229501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    650900292272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,979 miles (+4,864)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,979 miles
    Test number
    394205258251
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass46,115 miles (+5,877)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    819045068733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,238 miles (+8,349)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    560966866143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass31,889 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,889 miles
    Test number
    559366506834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,328 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,328 miles
    Test number
    244357079447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,161 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,161 miles
    Test number
    111260849334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,899 miles
    Test number
    609274365017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 THM

Does K20 THM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 THM is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 THM?
The MOT on K20 THM is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 THM done?
K20 THM was recorded at 99,899 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 7,434 miles a year.
Has K20 THM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 THM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K20 THM 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 K20 THM find?
K20 THM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear.

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