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BMW X1

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

V5 FOSMOT history

V5 FOS is a grey petrol BMW X1 first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

V5 FOS grey BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,250 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 FOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 FOS was last recorded at 72,250 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,185 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,065 miles
Average per year
6,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,250 miles
  • 2025 – 65,185 miles
  • 2024 – 58,923 miles
  • 2023 – 51,306 miles
  • 2022 – 43,371 miles
  • 2021 – 37,211 miles
  • 2020 – 31,489 miles
  • 2019 – 22,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,250 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,250 miles (+7,065)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    875181080743
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,185 miles (+6,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    161992583884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass58,923 miles (+7,617)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,923 miles
    Test number
    197772964109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,306 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,306 miles
    Test number
    526127724709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail51,298 miles (+7,927)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    958907990534
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass43,371 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,371 miles
    Test number
    914823681954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass37,211 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    944222708426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,489 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,489 miles
    Test number
    725534005340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,499 miles
    Test number
    518392880631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking no visible sign of split in boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V5 FOS

Does V5 FOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 FOS is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 FOS?
The MOT on V5 FOS is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 FOS done?
V5 FOS was recorded at 72,250 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,875 miles a year.
Has V5 FOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 FOS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 FOS 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 V5 FOS find?
V5 FOS passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly chafed; offside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount rough when rotated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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