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BMW X1

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K40 JOYMOT history

K40 JOY is a grey diesel BMW X1 first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

K40 JOY grey BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,952 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 JOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 JOY was last recorded at 94,952 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,841 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,111 miles
Average per year
5,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,952 miles
  • 2025 – 91,841 miles
  • 2024 – 89,676 miles
  • 2023 – 83,733 miles
  • 2022 – 76,736 miles
  • 2021 – 70,229 miles
  • 2020 – 66,197 miles
  • 2019 – 60,714 miles
  • 2018 – 51,079 miles
  • 2017 – 43,352 miles
  • 2016 – 36,987 miles
  • 2015 – 32,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,952 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,952 miles (+3,111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    558689603594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,841 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,841 miles
    Test number
    938538152301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail91,769 miles (+2,093)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,769 miles
    Test number
    188357272032
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,676 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,676 miles
    Test number
    365759758579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,674 miles (+5,941)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,674 miles
    Test number
    667578431472
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,733 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,733 miles
    Test number
    198991589555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail83,733 miles (+6,997)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,733 miles
    Test number
    984241981013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,736 miles (+6,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,736 miles
    Test number
    843267657655
    • 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))

  9. Pass70,229 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    666917867457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    221634688127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,197 miles (+5,483)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    593763511422
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass60,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    520597959988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,714 miles (+9,635)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,714 miles
    Test number
    135526574387
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass51,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    796618172627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,078 miles (+7,726)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,078 miles
    Test number
    453068220349
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass43,352 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    43,352 miles
    Test number
    301537524141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,308 miles (+1,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,308 miles
    Test number
    676010125486
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass42,125 miles (+5,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    508537022132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,987 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,987 miles
    Test number
    407084742592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,985 miles (+4,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    639519245390
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass32,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,150 miles
    Test number
    706512575035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K40 JOY

Does K40 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 JOY is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 JOY?
The MOT on K40 JOY is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 JOY done?
K40 JOY was recorded at 94,952 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,407 miles a year.
Has K40 JOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 JOY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 JOY 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 K40 JOY find?
K40 JOY passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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