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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LOU 965MOT history

LOU 965 is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LOU 965 black 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 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,276 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LOU 965
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LOU 965 was last recorded at 113,276 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 14,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,058 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,218 miles
Average per year
10,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,276 miles
  • 2025 – 99,058 miles
  • 2024 – 84,011 miles
  • 2023 – 67,320 miles
  • 2022 – 46,733 miles
  • 2021 – 30,016 miles
  • 2020 – 16,403 miles
  • 2019 – 15,206 miles
  • 2018 – 13,310 miles
  • 2017 – 11,587 miles
  • 2016 – 9,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,276 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,276 miles
    Test number
    541301234661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,276 miles (+14,218)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,276 miles
    Test number
    661222574968
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,058 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    658133664921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,052 miles (+15,041)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    824344122701
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible unable to read due to dirt (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    742912261765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has slight condensation

  6. Fail84,011 miles (+16,691)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,011 miles
    Test number
    841902116622
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has slight condensation

  7. Pass67,320 miles (+20,587)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    250501136014
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,733 miles (+16,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,733 miles
    Test number
    493448479574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,016 miles (+13,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,016 miles
    Test number
    518443521416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,403 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,403 miles
    Test number
    350951581481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,206 miles (+1,896)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    15,206 miles
    Test number
    746121374470
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass13,310 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,310 miles
    Test number
    907366361177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,587 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    11,587 miles
    Test number
    251939349078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    9,868 miles
    Test number
    887784844275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Questions about LOU 965

What vehicle is registration LOU 965 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LOU 965 on a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Apr 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LOU 965 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LOU 965 is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LOU 965?
The MOT on LOU 965 is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LOU 965 done?
LOU 965 was recorded at 113,276 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 10,618 miles a year.
Has LOU 965 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LOU 965 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LOU 965 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 LOU 965 find?
LOU 965 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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