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BMW Alpina

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

L1 VYYMOT history

L1 VYY is a black diesel BMW Alpina first used on 29 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,304 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 VYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 VYY was last recorded at 66,304 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,688 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,616 miles
Average per year
2,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,304 miles
  • 2025 – 64,688 miles
  • 2024 – 62,592 miles
  • 2023 – 61,422 miles
  • 2022 – 60,395 miles
  • 2021 – 54,517 miles
  • 2020 – 53,260 miles
  • 2019 – 50,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,304 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,304 miles (+1,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,304 miles
    Test number
    371659399042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    384313434221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail64,687 miles (+2,095)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    482001881932
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass62,592 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,592 miles
    Test number
    702368328285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail62,592 miles (+1,170)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,592 miles
    Test number
    880522464162
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass61,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,422 miles
    Test number
    348058218919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail61,422 miles (+1,027)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,422 miles
    Test number
    502836896153
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,395 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    100554025491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,517 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,517 miles
    Test number
    290314804003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,260 miles (+2,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,260 miles
    Test number
    219645328172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass50,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,601 miles
    Test number
    227037451221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 VYY

Does L1 VYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VYY is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 VYY?
The MOT on L1 VYY is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 VYY done?
L1 VYY was recorded at 66,304 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,232 miles a year.
Has L1 VYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 VYY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 VYY 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 L1 VYY find?
L1 VYY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded.

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