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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

TAW 546MOT history

TAW 546 is a red petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,048 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAW 546
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAW 546 was last recorded at 89,048 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,816 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,232 miles
Average per year
6,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,048 miles
  • 2025 – 84,816 miles
  • 2024 – 80,460 miles
  • 2023 – 74,826 miles
  • 2022 – 69,517 miles
  • 2021 – 64,069 miles
  • 2020 – 60,468 miles
  • 2019 – 51,196 miles
  • 2018 – 43,641 miles
  • 2017 – 36,347 miles
  • 2016 – 28,834 miles
  • 2015 – 22,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine oil level low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,048 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    806239888666
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail89,048 miles (+4,232)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,048 miles
    Test number
    934651908999
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SAT NAV. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass84,816 miles (+4,356)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,816 miles
    Test number
    459174778873
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever long travel.

  4. Pass80,460 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    250706627359
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  5. Fail80,459 miles (+5,633)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    532931369616
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  6. Pass74,826 miles (+5,309)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    916543008512
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass69,517 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    854561338755
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

  8. Fail69,514 miles (+5,445)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    514602728728
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,069 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    766558692899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass60,468 miles (+9,272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    816253275111
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to go out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

  11. Pass51,196 miles (+7,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,196 miles
    Test number
    303217622756
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass43,641 miles (+7,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,641 miles
    Test number
    245129397332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

  13. Pass36,347 miles (+7,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    724100213754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass28,834 miles (+6,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,834 miles
    Test number
    194835585310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has nail in tread and cuts in outside wall
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass22,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,246 miles
    Test number
    828419485081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAW 546

What vehicle is registration TAW 546 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAW 546 on a red petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Jan 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAW 546 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAW 546 is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAW 546?
The MOT on TAW 546 is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAW 546 done?
TAW 546 was recorded at 89,048 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,104 miles a year.
Has TAW 546 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAW 546 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on TAW 546 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 TAW 546 find?
TAW 546 passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear nail in tyre.

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