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BMW R Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,171 cc

T165 HFVMOT history

T165 HFV is a black petrol BMW R Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
43,340 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 HFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 HFV was last recorded at 43,340 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2013: 41,260 miles, lower than 42,105 miles on 25 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,233 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,340 miles
  • 2024 – 43,233 miles
  • 2023 – 42,976 miles
  • 2022 – 41,407 miles
  • 2016 – 41,343 miles
  • 2015 – 41,293 miles
  • 2013 – 41,260 miles
  • 2012 – 42,105 miles
  • 2011 – 41,094 miles
  • 2010 – 40,540 miles
  • 2009 – 39,360 miles
  • 2008 – 38,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,340 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,340 miles
    Test number
    624778840772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail43,340 miles (+107)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,340 miles
    Test number
    590530018098
    • DangerousFront Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass43,233 miles (+257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    43,233 miles
    Test number
    295593985683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass42,976 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,976 miles
    Test number
    403016154262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,407 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,407 miles
    Test number
    886324153433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,343 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,343 miles
    Test number
    892709707773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,293 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,293 miles
    Test number
    296137055165
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  8. Pass41,260 miles (-845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,260 miles
    Test number
    357714073472
    • NoteCracking on rear tyre wall
  9. Pass42,105 miles (+1,011)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,105 miles
    Test number
    436918932221
    • NoteFinal drive output shaft has slight oil leak
    • NoteRear tyre sidewall nearside is perished
  10. Pass41,094 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    196739441244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,540 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    791286540273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,360 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,360 miles
    Test number
    970656209262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    233728508264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 HFV

Does T165 HFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T165 HFV expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T165 HFV?
The MOT on T165 HFV expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T165 HFV done?
T165 HFV was recorded at 43,340 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 313 miles a year.
Has T165 HFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 HFV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T165 HFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T165 HFV find?
T165 HFV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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