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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V66 GEMMOT history

V66 GEM is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 67,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

V66 GEM white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
67,900 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 GEM
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
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 GEM was last recorded at 67,900 miles on 18 May 2026, 4,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,287 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,613 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,900 miles
  • 2025 – 63,287 miles
  • 2024 – 55,751 miles
  • 2023 – 48,905 miles
  • 2022 – 43,938 miles
  • 2021 – 35,660 miles
  • 2020 – 32,674 miles
  • 2019 – 27,410 miles
  • 2018 – 22,512 miles
  • 2017 – 17,290 miles
  • 2016 – 12,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,900 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Nail in tyre screw in o/s/r inner side wall may have damaged cords

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,900 miles (+4,613)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,900 miles
    Test number
    730951634145
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Pass63,287 miles (+7,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    977548696720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass55,751 miles (+4)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,751 miles
    Test number
    262263121298
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw in o/s/r inner side wall may have damaged cords

  4. Fail55,747 miles (+6,842)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,747 miles
    Test number
    354721088536
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw in o/s/r inner side wall may have damaged cords
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass48,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    370731675728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,905 miles (+4,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    106963996094
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass43,938 miles (+8,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,938 miles
    Test number
    985536896283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,660 miles (+2,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,660 miles
    Test number
    530738669207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,674 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,674 miles
    Test number
    815897257774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,410 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,410 miles
    Test number
    900688828988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,512 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,512 miles
    Test number
    914178454298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,290 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,290 miles
    Test number
    537371863474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    12,420 miles
    Test number
    660902939107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V66 GEM

Does V66 GEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V66 GEM is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V66 GEM?
The MOT on V66 GEM is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V66 GEM done?
V66 GEM was recorded at 67,900 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has V66 GEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 GEM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V66 GEM 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 V66 GEM find?
V66 GEM passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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