BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
T18 NVRMOT history
T18 NVR is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,389 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 131,389 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,410 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 NVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 NVR was last recorded at 131,389 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,075 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,314 miles
- Average per year
- 5,410 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,389 miles
- 2025 – 130,075 miles
- 2024 – 127,933 miles
- 2023 – 125,116 miles
- 2022 – 124,074 miles
- 2021 – 121,800 miles
- 2020 – 120,389 miles
- 2019 – 117,825 miles
- 2018 – 113,654 miles
- 2017 – 110,963 miles
- 2016 – 106,943 miles
- 2015 – 103,504 miles
- 2014 – 99,155 miles
- 2013 – 89,827 miles
- 2012 – 83,598 miles
- 2011 – 71,426 miles
- 2009 – 51,139 miles
- 2008 – 38,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,389 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front & Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,389 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 131,389 miles
- Test number
- 260695053383
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail131,389 miles (+1,314)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,389 miles
- Test number
- 983424768861
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,075 miles (+2,142)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 130,075 miles
- Test number
- 859439014476
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass127,933 miles (+2,817)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 127,933 miles
- Test number
- 629920169554
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,116 miles (+1,042)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 125,116 miles
- Test number
- 109637404657
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Front and Rear. (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,074 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 124,074 miles
- Test number
- 585814610307
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail124,071 miles (+2,271)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,071 miles
- Test number
- 756620232997
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFull under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass121,800 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 121,800 miles
- Test number
- 890780861254
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,389 miles (+2,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 120,389 miles
- Test number
- 608976282224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,825 miles (+4,171)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 117,825 miles
- Test number
- 978570654155
- AdvisoryOffside Front note condensation in headlamp unit
Pass113,654 miles (+2,691)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 113,654 miles
- Test number
- 873795427792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 110,963 miles
- Test number
- 500019908455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,963 miles (+4,020)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,963 miles
- Test number
- 359115523642
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass106,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 106,943 miles
- Test number
- 835502878145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,943 miles (+3,439)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,943 miles
- Test number
- 231618613339
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass103,504 miles (+4,349)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 103,504 miles
- Test number
- 768724445054
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
- NoteUnable to veiw engine bay due to inpcetion covers
- NoteUnable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers
Pass99,155 miles (+9,328)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 99,155 miles
- Test number
- 469513644004
- NoteUnable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers
Pass89,827 miles (+6,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 89,827 miles
- Test number
- 855275643074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,598 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 83,598 miles
- Test number
- 517359512000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail83,598 miles (+12,172)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,598 miles
- Test number
- 539769012062
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,426 miles (+20,287)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 71,426 miles
- Test number
- 715671521058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,139 miles (+12,894)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 51,139 miles
- Test number
- 180126939315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,245 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,245 miles
- Test number
- 354200938389
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T18 NVR
- Does T18 NVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 NVR is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 NVR?
- The MOT on T18 NVR is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 NVR done?
- T18 NVR was recorded at 131,389 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
- Has T18 NVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 NVR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T18 NVR 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 T18 NVR find?
- T18 NVR passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.
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