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BMW 1 Series

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

V5 LWCMOT history

V5 LWC is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 64,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

V5 LWC black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,225 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LWC was last recorded at 64,225 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,225 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,225 miles
  • 2025 – 58,676 miles
  • 2024 – 52,728 miles
  • 2023 – 48,381 miles
  • 2022 – 43,545 miles
  • 2021 – 36,023 miles
  • 2020 – 30,758 miles
  • 2019 – 25,316 miles
  • 2018 – 23,492 miles
  • 2017 – 21,835 miles
  • 2016 – 20,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,225 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pads worn light on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge 225/45/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    670363383586
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn light on dash
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  2. Fail64,225 miles (+5,549)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    945411289579
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn light on dash
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  3. Pass58,676 miles (+5,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    477706644278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass52,728 miles (+4,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    669659977547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass48,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,381 miles
    Test number
    104537380344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail48,381 miles (+4,836)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,381 miles
    Test number
    926110776872
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size fitted 225/50/17 fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass43,545 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    125537093362
    • Advisory2 x front wipers slight grating
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracked 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
  8. Fail43,531 miles (+7,508)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,531 miles
    Test number
    683980765060
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link 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))
  9. Pass36,023 miles (+5,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    824570775276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass30,758 miles (+5,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    382891886373
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass25,316 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,316 miles
    Test number
    830946447243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,492 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,492 miles
    Test number
    383013315191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,835 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    21,835 miles
    Test number
    528191147761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,847 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,847 miles
    Test number
    184913413316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,231 miles
    Test number
    834636799225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LWC

Does V5 LWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LWC is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 LWC?
The MOT on V5 LWC is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LWC done?
V5 LWC was recorded at 64,225 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,618 miles a year.
Has V5 LWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LWC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 LWC 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 LWC find?
V5 LWC passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pads worn light on dash; oil level low.

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