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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T23 VRMMOT history

T23 VRM is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 18 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,008 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 VRM
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
18 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 VRM was last recorded at 154,008 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 11,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,093 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,915 miles
Average per year
9,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,008 miles
  • 2024 – 142,093 miles
  • 2023 – 138,266 miles
  • 2022 – 131,312 miles
  • 2021 – 122,929 miles
  • 2020 – 116,544 miles
  • 2019 – 109,061 miles
  • 2018 – 91,826 miles
  • 2017 – 86,216 miles
  • 2016 – 75,677 miles
  • 2015 – 58,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,008 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,008 miles (+11,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,008 miles
    Test number
    858153987510
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,093 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,093 miles
    Test number
    612828164819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail142,093 miles (+3,827)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,093 miles
    Test number
    613587506478
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,266 miles (+6,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,266 miles
    Test number
    711697934520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass131,312 miles (+8,383)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,312 miles
    Test number
    355103684254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,929 miles (+6,385)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,929 miles
    Test number
    331100094469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,544 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,544 miles
    Test number
    291482282628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail116,426 miles (+75)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    965531697739
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail116,351 miles (+7,290)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    729702882108
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass109,061 miles (+17,235)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,061 miles
    Test number
    725910074623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,826 miles (+5,610)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    747241560248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,216 miles (+10,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,216 miles
    Test number
    224571720123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,677 miles (+16,829)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,677 miles
    Test number
    957078263265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,848 miles
    Test number
    509893201779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,848 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,848 miles
    Test number
    227894022514
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Questions about T23 VRM

Does T23 VRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 VRM is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T23 VRM?
The MOT on T23 VRM is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 VRM done?
T23 VRM was recorded at 154,008 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 9,440 miles a year.
Has T23 VRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 VRM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T23 VRM 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 T23 VRM find?
T23 VRM passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes.; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre scrubbing on inner edge.; offside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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