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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L24 VCTMOT history

L24 VCT is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 27 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L24 VCT white 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,510 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 VCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 VCT was last recorded at 126,510 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,222 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,288 miles
Average per year
8,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,510 miles
  • 2025 – 119,222 miles
  • 2024 – 112,150 miles
  • 2023 – 102,273 miles
  • 2022 – 94,944 miles
  • 2021 – 88,291 miles
  • 2020 – 82,466 miles
  • 2019 – 69,752 miles
  • 2018 – 58,541 miles
  • 2017 – 48,993 miles
  • 2016 – 35,945 miles
  • 2015 – 31,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,510 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust ‘Flexi’ Deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perishing, Both Sides - 225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,510 miles
    Test number
    872473293177
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust ‘Flexi’ Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perishing, Both Sides - 225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail126,508 miles (+7,286)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    970041019692
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm, Inner Bushes - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust ‘Flexi’ Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/Perishing, Both Sides - 225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,222 miles
    Test number
    762960477149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,219 miles (+7,069)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,219 miles
    Test number
    497135467149
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass112,150 miles (+9,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    915818088127
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,273 miles (+7,329)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,273 miles
    Test number
    670897512502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,944 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,944 miles
    Test number
    353143127157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,935 miles (+6,644)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,935 miles
    Test number
    753270666743
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,291 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    423085040170
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Fail88,291 miles (+5,825)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    428554935777
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass82,466 miles (+12,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    163528331536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,752 miles (+11,211)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,752 miles
    Test number
    120687445843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,541 miles (+9,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,541 miles
    Test number
    335354894213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass48,993 miles (+13,048)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    174107616784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,945 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    643925947049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,884 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,884 miles
    Test number
    281131535863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail31,653 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,653 miles
    Test number
    392784640788
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L24 VCT

Does L24 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 VCT is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 VCT?
The MOT on L24 VCT 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 L24 VCT done?
L24 VCT was recorded at 126,510 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,640 miles a year.
Has L24 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 VCT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 VCT 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 L24 VCT find?
L24 VCT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust ‘flexi’ deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing, both sides - 225/45rf17.

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