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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V28 ELFMOT history

V28 ELF is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 20 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

V28 ELF black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,165 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 ELF was last recorded at 95,165 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,165 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,165 miles
  • 2025 – 93,122 miles
  • 2024 – 87,373 miles
  • 2023 – 73,687 miles
  • 2021 – 69,534 miles
  • 2020 – 61,180 miles
  • 2019 – 51,391 miles
  • 2018 – 44,729 miles
  • 2017 – 41,097 miles
  • 2016 – 35,710 miles
  • 2015 – 28,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,165 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    193368422732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail95,165 miles (+2,043)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    223487636139
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass93,122 miles (+5,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,122 miles
    Test number
    412727679483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass87,373 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,373 miles
    Test number
    560836116347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail87,373 miles (+13,686)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,373 miles
    Test number
    352202113784
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    569737206483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,686 miles (+4,152)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    167748574908
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  8. Pass69,534 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    928709265695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,367 miles (+8,187)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,367 miles
    Test number
    274544789307
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,180 miles (+9,789)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,180 miles
    Test number
    329133951228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,391 miles (+6,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,391 miles
    Test number
    277630889022
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect underside properly due to covers

  12. Pass44,729 miles (+3,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,729 miles
    Test number
    366730019193
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect underside properly due to covers

  13. Pass41,097 miles (+5,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,097 miles
    Test number
    418310586345
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated 245-35-18 bridgestone Potenza rft
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and pads half worn

  14. Pass35,710 miles (+7,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,710 miles
    Test number
    936542831418
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and grooved
    • AdvisoryRear wiper worn

  15. Pass28,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,170 miles
    Test number
    715954720066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V28 ELF

Does V28 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 ELF is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V28 ELF?
The MOT on V28 ELF is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V28 ELF done?
V28 ELF was recorded at 95,165 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 6,201 miles a year.
Has V28 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 ELF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V28 ELF 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 V28 ELF find?
V28 ELF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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