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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V50 OFAMOT history

V50 OFA is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 29 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

V50 OFA grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
97,998 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 OFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 OFA was last recorded at 97,998 miles on 19 May 2026, 9,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,436 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,562 miles
Average per year
6,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,998 miles
  • 2025 – 88,436 miles
  • 2024 – 80,945 miles
  • 2023 – 74,247 miles
  • 2022 – 66,224 miles
  • 2021 – 61,356 miles
  • 2020 – 57,550 miles
  • 2019 – 50,940 miles
  • 2018 – 44,043 miles
  • 2017 – 38,644 miles
  • 2016 – 37,010 miles
  • 2015 – 29,823 miles
  • 2014 – 22,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,998 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,998 miles (+9,562)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,998 miles
    Test number
    459870827950
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,436 miles
    Test number
    920311024736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,434 miles (+7,489)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    635404560416
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass80,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    283193013422
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  5. Fail80,945 miles (+6,698)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    975003658043
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass74,247 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    890719365235
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPS light is illuminated.
  7. Fail74,247 miles (+8,023)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    807313825205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPS light is illuminated.
  8. Pass66,224 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,224 miles
    Test number
    964887655008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,220 miles (+4,864)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    786609865210
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working front and rear (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass61,356 miles (+3,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,356 miles
    Test number
    426267127757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    593380506380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,550 miles (+6,610)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    169215588913
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass50,940 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,940 miles
    Test number
    990132086170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,043 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    408518643197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,644 miles (+1,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,644 miles
    Test number
    644153546178
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components
  16. Pass37,010 miles (+7,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,010 miles
    Test number
    211904044319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass29,823 miles (+6,950)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    359869085104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,873 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    316462464176
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing very close tocords

Questions about V50 OFA

Does V50 OFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 OFA is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 OFA?
The MOT on V50 OFA is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 OFA done?
V50 OFA was recorded at 97,998 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,293 miles a year.
Has V50 OFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 OFA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 OFA 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 V50 OFA find?
V50 OFA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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