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BMW X1

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

VAB 63MOT history

VAB 63 is a silver diesel BMW X1 first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 67,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

VAB 63 silver BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,285 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAB 63
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAB 63 was last recorded at 67,285 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,844 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,441 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,285 miles
  • 2024 – 62,844 miles
  • 2023 – 59,166 miles
  • 2022 – 57,205 miles
  • 2021 – 54,728 miles
  • 2020 – 53,001 miles
  • 2019 – 50,917 miles
  • 2018 – 46,116 miles
  • 2017 – 40,407 miles
  • 2016 – 33,768 miles
  • 2015 – 23,043 miles
  • 2014 – 14,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,285 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,285 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    621493021192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,844 miles (+3,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    62,844 miles
    Test number
    881542005805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass59,166 miles (+1,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    391656603674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass57,205 miles (+2,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    519023461434
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass54,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,728 miles
    Test number
    634244583496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail54,728 miles (+1,727)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,728 miles
    Test number
    192148011687
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass53,001 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,001 miles
    Test number
    626019614119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,917 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    944336327854
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail50,917 miles (+4,801)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    654595918132
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass46,116 miles (+5,709)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,116 miles
    Test number
    967397572199
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass40,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,407 miles
    Test number
    244442627108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail40,407 miles (+6,639)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,407 miles
    Test number
    554621344509
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass33,768 miles (+10,725)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    33,768 miles
    Test number
    993657708008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,043 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    992840182706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,122 miles
    Test number
    758652224348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VAB 63

What vehicle is registration VAB 63 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAB 63 on a silver diesel BMW X1 first used on 16 Dec 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAB 63 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VAB 63 is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VAB 63?
The MOT on VAB 63 is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VAB 63 done?
VAB 63 was recorded at 67,285 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has VAB 63 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAB 63 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on VAB 63 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 VAB 63 find?
VAB 63 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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