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BMW 218

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

V1 RKWMOT history

V1 RKW is a blue petrol BMW 218 first used on 26 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,315 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 RKW was last recorded at 67,315 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 9,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,885 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,430 miles
Average per year
6,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,315 miles
  • 2025 – 57,885 miles
  • 2024 – 53,166 miles
  • 2023 – 48,190 miles
  • 2022 – 40,901 miles
  • 2021 – 33,510 miles
  • 2020 – 27,575 miles
  • 2019 – 21,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,315 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    628604935553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,315 miles (+9,430)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    245659593831
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass57,885 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,885 miles
    Test number
    331789056367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,883 miles (+4,717)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    628036057955
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass53,166 miles (+4,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,166 miles
    Test number
    512997376151
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    805982267702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,190 miles (+7,289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    757924192952
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass40,901 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    862752515258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail40,878 miles (+7,368)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,878 miles
    Test number
    369752053857
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass33,510 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    33,510 miles
    Test number
    717059302204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,575 miles (+33)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,575 miles
    Test number
    846086003548
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail27,542 miles (+6,509)2 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,542 miles
    Test number
    234034231668
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass21,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,033 miles
    Test number
    696588129697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 RKW

Does V1 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 RKW is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 RKW?
The MOT on V1 RKW is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 RKW done?
V1 RKW was recorded at 67,315 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,629 miles a year.
Has V1 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 RKW has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 RKW 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 RKW find?
V1 RKW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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