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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

T26 VDYMOT history

T26 VDY is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 22 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 97,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,792 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 VDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 VDY was last recorded at 97,792 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 10,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,789 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,003 miles
Average per year
8,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,792 miles
  • 2025 – 87,789 miles
  • 2024 – 81,267 miles
  • 2023 – 75,518 miles
  • 2022 – 69,842 miles
  • 2021 – 66,058 miles
  • 2020 – 60,115 miles
  • 2018 – 44,539 miles
  • 2017 – 20,428 miles
  • 2016 – 11,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,792 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,792 miles
    Test number
    953915356040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,792 miles (+10,003)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,792 miles
    Test number
    705975058152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,789 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,789 miles
    Test number
    617416614280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,267 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    116258561535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,863 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,863 miles
    Test number
    384498224343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,862 miles (+5,344)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    899893107239
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,518 miles (+5,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,518 miles
    Test number
    181804156525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (edges) (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,842 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,842 miles
    Test number
    156539801413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass66,058 miles (+5,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    877244813165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,115 miles (+15,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    435963845184
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass44,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,539 miles
    Test number
    857938233134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end slight play

  12. Fail44,538 miles (+13,385)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    701421835177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass31,153 miles (+10,725)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,153 miles
    Test number
    278548258368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,428 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,428 miles
    Test number
    789327866628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    11,678 miles
    Test number
    684151754539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 VDY

Does T26 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 VDY is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 VDY?
The MOT on T26 VDY is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 VDY done?
T26 VDY was recorded at 97,792 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,615 miles a year.
Has T26 VDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 VDY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 VDY 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 T26 VDY find?
T26 VDY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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