BMW 125
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
V1 FAKMOT history
V1 FAK is a silver petrol BMW 125 first used on 15 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 186,349 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,454 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V1 FAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 125
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V1 FAK was last recorded at 186,349 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 186,343 miles · 13 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 10,454 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,349 miles
- 2025 – 179,076 miles
- 2024 – 173,225 miles
- 2023 – 166,808 miles
- 2022 – 160,647 miles
- 2021 – 154,085 miles
- 2020 – 146,137 miles
- 2019 – 131,651 miles
- 2018 – 114,946 miles
- 2017 – 98,316 miles
- 2016 – 79,966 miles
- 2015 – 65,542 miles
- 2014 – 53,958 miles
- 2013 – 46,643 miles
- 2012 – 40,176 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,349 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose above the rear diffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,349 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 186,349 miles
- Test number
- 823838107815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose above the rear diff
Fail186,343 miles (+7,267)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,343 miles
- Test number
- 246308812776
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat sheild loose above the rear diff
Pass179,076 miles (+5,851)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 179,076 miles
- Test number
- 694586742076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,225 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 173,225 miles
- Test number
- 148960157603
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail173,224 miles (+6,416)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,224 miles
- Test number
- 394647440133
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,808 miles (+6,161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 166,808 miles
- Test number
- 994126745689
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,647 miles (+6,562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 160,647 miles
- Test number
- 722213512357
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass154,085 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 154,085 miles
- Test number
- 434001165174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,085 miles (+7,948)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,085 miles
- Test number
- 534722863802
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,137 miles (+14,486)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 146,137 miles
- Test number
- 248074121201
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear differential damp
Pass131,651 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 131,651 miles
- Test number
- 268143822013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail131,651 miles (+16,705)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,651 miles
- Test number
- 893134448215
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,946 miles (+16,630)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 114,946 miles
- Test number
- 654774802874
- 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)
Pass98,316 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 98,316 miles
- Test number
- 790268600811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail98,316 miles (+18,350)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,316 miles
- Test number
- 725243032541
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,966 miles (+14,424)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 79,966 miles
- Test number
- 946306730602
- AdvisoryOffside Differential Seal Has a Light Misting Of Oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass65,542 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 65,542 miles
- Test number
- 905124815083
- 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)
- NoteN/s rear tyre 2-3mm
Fail65,542 miles (+11,584)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,542 miles
- Test number
- 825694115050
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s rear tyre 2-3mm
Pass53,958 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 53,958 miles
- Test number
- 286004624084
- 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)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Fail53,958 miles (+7,315)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,958 miles
- Test number
- 486314024035
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- 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)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass46,643 miles (+6,467)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 46,643 miles
- Test number
- 535096323099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,176 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 40,176 miles
- Test number
- 985426722009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V1 FAK
- Does V1 FAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 FAK is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V1 FAK?
- The MOT on V1 FAK is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V1 FAK done?
- V1 FAK was recorded at 186,349 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 10,454 miles a year.
- Has V1 FAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V1 FAK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V1 FAK 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 V1 FAK find?
- V1 FAK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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