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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V6 TLRMOT history

V6 TLR is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 161,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

V6 TLR grey 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,944 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 TLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 TLR was last recorded at 161,944 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 11,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,869 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,075 miles
Average per year
10,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,944 miles
  • 2025 – 150,869 miles
  • 2024 – 140,172 miles
  • 2023 – 123,397 miles
  • 2022 – 111,491 miles
  • 2021 – 98,402 miles
  • 2020 – 88,084 miles
  • 2019 – 81,672 miles
  • 2018 – 72,902 miles
  • 2017 – 66,098 miles
  • 2016 – 61,101 miles
  • 2015 – 46,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer seat belt twisted
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front slight play in steering rack os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,944 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,944 miles
    Test number
    272433274437
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer seat belt twisted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  2. Fail161,944 miles (+11,075)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,944 miles
    Test number
    256671028133
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer seat belt twisted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
  3. Pass150,869 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,869 miles
    Test number
    477912464464
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack os
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail150,869 miles (+10,697)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,869 miles
    Test number
    827711571812
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack os
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass140,172 miles (+16,775)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,172 miles
    Test number
    966021008608
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass123,397 miles (+11,906)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    538767255923
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack slight internal play
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever slightly high
  7. Pass111,491 miles (+13,089)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,491 miles
    Test number
    778169633961
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass98,402 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,402 miles
    Test number
    763482600589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,084 miles (+6,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,084 miles
    Test number
    543281975400
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded egdes
    • AdvisoryTyres perishing
  10. Pass81,672 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,672 miles
    Test number
    100585888197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,902 miles (+6,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,902 miles
    Test number
    723134609320
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass66,098 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    645710367386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,101 miles (+15,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    128914165636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  14. Pass46,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,041 miles
    Test number
    129795947423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 TLR

Does V6 TLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 TLR is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 TLR?
The MOT on V6 TLR is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 TLR done?
V6 TLR was recorded at 161,944 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 10,533 miles a year.
Has V6 TLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 TLR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 TLR 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 V6 TLR find?
V6 TLR passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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