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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 2,979 cc

L1 WMEMOT history

L1 WME is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 20 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 54,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L1 WME black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
54,455 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 WME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 WME was last recorded at 54,455 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,964 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
3,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,455 miles
  • 2025 – 52,964 miles
  • 2024 – 50,842 miles
  • 2023 – 49,320 miles
  • 2022 – 47,262 miles
  • 2020 – 45,807 miles
  • 2019 – 41,774 miles
  • 2018 – 23,324 miles
  • 2017 – 20,986 miles
  • 2016 – 16,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,455 miles (+1,491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,455 miles
    Test number
    914958895493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass52,964 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,964 miles
    Test number
    547009940992
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail52,961 miles (+2,119)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,961 miles
    Test number
    501372278696
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,842 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    50,842 miles
    Test number
    794503503042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,320 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,320 miles
    Test number
    715418638944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,262 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,262 miles
    Test number
    453801716759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,807 miles (+4,033)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    45,807 miles
    Test number
    707105070346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,774 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,774 miles
    Test number
    814732651872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,827 miles (+13,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,827 miles
    Test number
    265598062315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass23,324 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    23,324 miles
    Test number
    749977569353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,986 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,986 miles
    Test number
    160986431961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,969 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,969 miles
    Test number
    802443454031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L1 WME

Does L1 WME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 WME is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 WME?
The MOT on L1 WME is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 WME done?
L1 WME was recorded at 54,455 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,748 miles a year.
Has L1 WME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 WME has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 WME 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 WME find?
L1 WME passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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