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BMW X1

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L111 SWMMOT history

L111 SWM is a silver diesel BMW X1 first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L111 SWM silver BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
188,024 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 SWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 SWM was last recorded at 188,024 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 10,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,617 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,407 miles
Average per year
13,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,024 miles
  • 2025 – 177,617 miles
  • 2024 – 163,694 miles
  • 2023 – 155,904 miles
  • 2022 – 142,938 miles
  • 2021 – 127,678 miles
  • 2020 – 116,962 miles
  • 2019 – 110,910 miles
  • 2018 – 90,690 miles
  • 2017 – 67,267 miles
  • 2016 – 41,289 miles
  • 2015 – 40,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,024 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    188,024 miles
    Test number
    754804164959
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail188,022 miles (+10,405)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,022 miles
    Test number
    813800851842
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass177,617 miles (+13,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,617 miles
    Test number
    175107543603
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass163,694 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    163,694 miles
    Test number
    698163579884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,904 miles
    Test number
    457636028131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail155,904 miles (+12,966)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,904 miles
    Test number
    593548570990
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass142,938 miles (+15,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,938 miles
    Test number
    355921167887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass127,678 miles (+10,716)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,678 miles
    Test number
    817366112696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,962 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    542350945737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,910 miles
    Test number
    671289785692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,910 miles (+20,220)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,910 miles
    Test number
    408633430328
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass90,690 miles (+23,423)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,690 miles
    Test number
    941490805530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,267 miles (+25,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    289275371855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,289 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    243458450230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,054 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,054 miles
    Test number
    768108698014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,993 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,993 miles
    Test number
    626470462393
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about L111 SWM

Does L111 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 SWM is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 SWM?
The MOT on L111 SWM is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 SWM done?
L111 SWM was recorded at 188,024 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 13,403 miles a year.
Has L111 SWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 SWM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 SWM 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 L111 SWM find?
L111 SWM passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both arms inner bushes worn.

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