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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

V7 EVMMOT history

V7 EVM is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

V7 EVM blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,141 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 EVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 EVM was last recorded at 115,141 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2018: 60,687 miles, lower than 65,314 miles on 29 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,147 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,994 miles
Average per year
6,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,141 miles
  • 2025 – 113,147 miles
  • 2023 – 111,299 miles
  • 2022 – 107,076 miles
  • 2021 – 105,444 miles
  • 2020 – 104,046 miles
  • 2019 – 99,339 miles
  • 2018 – 60,687 miles
  • 2017 – 65,314 miles
  • 2016 – 51,383 miles
  • 2015 – 35,791 miles
  • 2014 – 20,855 miles
  • 2013 – 18,410 miles
  • 2012 – 16,265 miles
  • 2011 – 12,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,141 miles (+1,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,141 miles
    Test number
    121167596312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass113,147 miles (+1,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,147 miles
    Test number
    369192178606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (245/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/40R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (245/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,299 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,299 miles
    Test number
    579325936135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,076 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    681806946525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,444 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,444 miles
    Test number
    289496340898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,046 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,046 miles
    Test number
    751200852006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,339 miles (+38,652)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,339 miles
    Test number
    384425418409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,687 miles (-4,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,687 miles
    Test number
    628429981700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge
  9. Pass65,314 miles (+13,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    930297542980
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass51,383 miles (+15,592)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    692346682688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    205398305425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,791 miles (+14,936)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    867538405174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  13. Pass20,855 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,855 miles
    Test number
    639923914167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,410 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,410 miles
    Test number
    798145313102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,265 miles (+3,532)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,265 miles
    Test number
    975936412181
    • NoteDeep cut in tread of off side front tyre
  16. Pass12,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,733 miles
    Test number
    635159321160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 EVM

Does V7 EVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 EVM is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 EVM?
The MOT on V7 EVM is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 EVM done?
V7 EVM was recorded at 115,141 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
Has V7 EVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 EVM has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on V7 EVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 EVM find?
V7 EVM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer edge.

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