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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

M222 AVBMOT history

M222 AVB is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 103,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

M222 AVB grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,595 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M222 AVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M222 AVB was last recorded at 103,595 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 9,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,487 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,108 miles
Average per year
7,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,595 miles
  • 2025 – 94,487 miles
  • 2024 – 86,614 miles
  • 2023 – 78,530 miles
  • 2022 – 69,484 miles
  • 2021 – 61,788 miles
  • 2020 – 55,761 miles
  • 2019 – 51,843 miles
  • 2018 – 45,301 miles
  • 2017 – 37,640 miles
  • 2016 – 31,130 miles
  • 2015 – 22,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,595 miles

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,595 miles (+9,108)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    780818454098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,487 miles (+7,873)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,487 miles
    Test number
    401424535657
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass86,614 miles (+8,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    502807355199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass78,530 miles (+9,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    738108237267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass69,484 miles (+140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    915559309253
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Fail69,344 miles (+7,556)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    392589403728
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Pass61,788 miles (+6,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,788 miles
    Test number
    829952692161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass55,761 miles (+3,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,761 miles
    Test number
    192038351839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass51,843 miles (+6,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    777040261983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass45,301 miles (+7,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    992381483625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass37,640 miles (+6,510)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    709422157845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,130 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,130 miles
    Test number
    416097232990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,834 miles
    Test number
    375032553500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M222 AVB

Does M222 AVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M222 AVB is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M222 AVB?
The MOT on M222 AVB is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M222 AVB done?
M222 AVB was recorded at 103,595 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 7,338 miles a year.
Has M222 AVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M222 AVB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on M222 AVB 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 M222 AVB find?
M222 AVB passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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