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BMW X1

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V26 EAUMOT history

V26 EAU is a blue diesel BMW X1 first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

V26 EAU blue BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,865 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 EAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 EAU was last recorded at 129,865 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,668 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,197 miles
Average per year
10,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,865 miles
  • 2025 – 124,668 miles
  • 2024 – 119,197 miles
  • 2023 – 116,780 miles
  • 2022 – 101,844 miles
  • 2021 – 87,364 miles
  • 2020 – 78,527 miles
  • 2019 – 67,518 miles
  • 2018 – 48,095 miles
  • 2017 – 26,954 miles
  • 2016 – 16,376 miles
  • 2015 – 8,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,865 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,865 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    530947321325
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail129,865 miles (+5,197)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    983897159979
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass124,668 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,668 miles
    Test number
    223013864836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,197 miles (+2,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    763494892532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass116,780 miles (+14,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    562875300277
    • AdvisoryWashers weak
  6. Pass101,844 miles (+14,480)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,844 miles
    Test number
    660073989923
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And feathered (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass87,364 miles (+8,837)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    110041052473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,527 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,527 miles
    Test number
    789778317526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,517 miles (+10,999)4 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,517 miles
    Test number
    762929354140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering not self centralising
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment
  10. Pass67,518 miles (+19,423)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    315862026276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,095 miles (+21,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,095 miles
    Test number
    973802293663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass26,954 miles (+10,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,954 miles
    Test number
    766094396989
    • AdvisoryLow emitter
  13. Pass16,376 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,376 miles
    Test number
    727467556568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    8,286 miles
    Test number
    905633605258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 EAU

Does V26 EAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 EAU is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 EAU?
The MOT on V26 EAU is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 EAU done?
V26 EAU was recorded at 129,865 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 10,975 miles a year.
Has V26 EAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 EAU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 EAU 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 V26 EAU find?
V26 EAU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, and 2 more.

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