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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V5 JHLMOT history

V5 JHL is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

V5 JHL white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,538 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 JHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 JHL was last recorded at 105,538 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,403 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,135 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,538 miles
  • 2025 – 102,403 miles
  • 2024 – 97,117 miles
  • 2023 – 94,293 miles
  • 2022 – 92,032 miles
  • 2021 – 82,829 miles
  • 2020 – 77,837 miles
  • 2019 – 71,562 miles
  • 2018 – 65,430 miles
  • 2017 – 56,093 miles
  • 2016 – 45,220 miles
  • 2015 – 32,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,538 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,538 miles (+3,135)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,538 miles
    Test number
    581206839529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass102,403 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,403 miles
    Test number
    241634682075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,117 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,117 miles
    Test number
    896963572131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,293 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    419589954923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,032 miles (+9,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,032 miles
    Test number
    989253365624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,829 miles (+4,992)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,829 miles
    Test number
    867565866605
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,837 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,837 miles
    Test number
    124178135804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,562 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    961399622634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,430 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    373991210230
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail65,428 miles (+9,335)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    989354222701
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass56,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    810094364463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,093 miles (+10,873)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    174787427641
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  13. Pass45,220 miles (+12,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    977504987202
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  14. Pass32,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,615 miles
    Test number
    346014520768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 JHL

Does V5 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 JHL is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 JHL?
The MOT on V5 JHL is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 JHL done?
V5 JHL was recorded at 105,538 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has V5 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 JHL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V5 JHL 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 JHL find?
V5 JHL passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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