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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V23 COTMOT history

V23 COT is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 138,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

V23 COT blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
138,721 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 COT was last recorded at 138,721 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,230 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,491 miles
Average per year
8,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,721 miles
  • 2025 – 135,230 miles
  • 2024 – 132,885 miles
  • 2022 – 128,913 miles
  • 2021 – 121,583 miles
  • 2020 – 111,824 miles
  • 2019 – 100,923 miles
  • 2018 – 89,092 miles
  • 2017 – 77,424 miles
  • 2016 – 58,030 miles
  • 2015 – 52,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,721 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,721 miles (+3,491)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,721 miles
    Test number
    815970388733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass135,230 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,230 miles
    Test number
    297641481903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,885 miles (+3,972)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,885 miles
    Test number
    922903779893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,913 miles (+7,330)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    536078823626
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,583 miles
    Test number
    768233683525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe corroded

  6. Fail121,583 miles (+9,759)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,583 miles
    Test number
    820562321805
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe corroded

  7. Pass111,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    166522950271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge totally smooth advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge totally smooth advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe corroded

  8. Fail111,824 miles (+10,901)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,824 miles
    Test number
    147415759342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge totally smooth advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge totally smooth advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe corroded

  9. Pass100,923 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,923 miles
    Test number
    783809535907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,700 miles (+11,608)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    195607587244
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass89,092 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,092 miles
    Test number
    932394747930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

  12. Fail89,086 miles (+11,662)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,086 miles
    Test number
    555932226627
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to outer side wall

  13. Pass77,424 miles (+19,394)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    326752828579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,030 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    755934185212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,128 miles
    Test number
    223976071850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 COT

Does V23 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 COT is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 COT?
The MOT on V23 COT is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 COT done?
V23 COT was recorded at 138,721 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 8,317 miles a year.
Has V23 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 COT has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V23 COT 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 V23 COT find?
V23 COT passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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