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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V18 MBYMOT history

V18 MBY is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 22 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

V18 MBY white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,110 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 MBY
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
22 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 MBY was last recorded at 94,110 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 7,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,330 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,780 miles
Average per year
6,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,110 miles
  • 2025 – 86,330 miles
  • 2024 – 79,481 miles
  • 2023 – 71,938 miles
  • 2022 – 67,115 miles
  • 2021 – 62,681 miles
  • 2019 – 57,130 miles
  • 2018 – 44,871 miles
  • 2017 – 34,557 miles
  • 2015 – 23,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,110 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,110 miles (+7,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    660883551516
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  2. Pass86,330 miles (+6,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    422796417835
    • AdvisoryFront Engine Covers Fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass79,481 miles (+7,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,481 miles
    Test number
    704640417559
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers Fitted
  4. Pass71,938 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,938 miles
    Test number
    370340764893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,961 miles
    Test number
    822412374968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,961 miles (+3,846)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,961 miles
    Test number
    227117673871
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass67,115 miles (+4,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    269697143427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,681 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    617392745840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,130 miles (+12,259)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    563085658237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,871 miles (+10,314)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,871 miles
    Test number
    700719900405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    999473727573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail34,557 miles (+11,146)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    895839507406
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass23,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,411 miles
    Test number
    501514411570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 MBY

Does V18 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 MBY is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 MBY?
The MOT on V18 MBY is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 MBY done?
V18 MBY was recorded at 94,110 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,482 miles a year.
Has V18 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 MBY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V18 MBY 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 V18 MBY find?
V18 MBY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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