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BMW 1 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V5 HCHMOT history

V5 HCH is a silver diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 13 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

V5 HCH silver 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
165,649 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HCH was last recorded at 165,649 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,370 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,279 miles
Average per year
14,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,649 miles
  • 2025 – 163,370 miles
  • 2024 – 160,954 miles
  • 2023 – 147,028 miles
  • 2021 – 125,186 miles
  • 2020 – 117,107 miles
  • 2019 – 103,200 miles
  • 2018 – 83,203 miles
  • 2017 – 61,291 miles
  • 2016 – 38,159 miles
  • 2015 – 19,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,649 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    165,649 miles
    Test number
    254619117545
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail165,649 miles (+2,279)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,649 miles
    Test number
    110581616432
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass163,370 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,370 miles
    Test number
    127895775968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail163,370 miles (+2,416)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,370 miles
    Test number
    268175097726
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass160,954 miles (+13,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,954 miles
    Test number
    266300131550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass147,028 miles (+21,842)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,028 miles
    Test number
    394732653488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass125,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    850258915333
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail125,186 miles (+8,079)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    419346851500
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass117,107 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,107 miles
    Test number
    841898475833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,015 miles (+13,815)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,015 miles
    Test number
    854511589352
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass103,200 miles (+19,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,200 miles
    Test number
    386913596963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass83,203 miles (+21,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,203 miles
    Test number
    974985321510
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low on inside

  13. Pass61,291 miles (+23,132)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,291 miles
    Test number
    678285518253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,159 miles (+18,915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,159 miles
    Test number
    904330065347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass19,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    19,244 miles
    Test number
    821435242298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 HCH

Does V5 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HCH is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 HCH?
The MOT on V5 HCH is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 HCH done?
V5 HCH was recorded at 165,649 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 14,076 miles a year.
Has V5 HCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HCH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 HCH 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 HCH find?
V5 HCH passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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