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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

X1 VBBMOT history

X1 VBB is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 7 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

X1 VBB blue 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 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,589 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 VBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 VBB was last recorded at 165,589 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,580 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,589 miles
  • 2025 – 161,148 miles
  • 2024 – 156,088 miles
  • 2023 – 151,087 miles
  • 2022 – 142,725 miles
  • 2021 – 137,001 miles
  • 2020 – 132,428 miles
  • 2019 – 128,007 miles
  • 2018 – 126,582 miles
  • 2017 – 123,303 miles
  • 2016 – 119,108 miles
  • 2015 – 116,217 miles
  • 2014 – 112,723 miles
  • 2013 – 105,417 miles
  • 2012 – 98,486 miles
  • 2011 – 92,230 miles
  • 2009 – 68,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,589 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,589 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,589 miles
    Test number
    556432813768
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail165,580 miles (+4,432)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,580 miles
    Test number
    984802371679
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,148 miles (+5,060)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,148 miles
    Test number
    802738432379
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass156,088 miles (+5,001)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,088 miles
    Test number
    797716093209
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support struts are weak

  5. Pass151,087 miles (+8,362)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,087 miles
    Test number
    293305823494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,725 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,725 miles
    Test number
    188488261475
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail142,725 miles (+5,724)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,725 miles
    Test number
    732670519567
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,001 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,001 miles
    Test number
    908132578337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass132,428 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    765086102267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,007 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,007 miles
    Test number
    484404346564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,582 miles (+3,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,582 miles
    Test number
    149627296334
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass123,303 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,303 miles
    Test number
    696475773718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,108 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    224033686248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,217 miles (+3,494)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,217 miles
    Test number
    877876465024
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSigns of slight and old diesel leak on offside rear but not leaking at time of test

  15. Pass112,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    555511884011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,723 miles (+7,306)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,723 miles
    Test number
    488211984054
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass105,417 miles (+6,931)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    385900143092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres are not run flat tyres
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass98,486 miles (+6,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,486 miles
    Test number
    335912542015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,230 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,230 miles
    Test number
    198366961038
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  20. Fail92,230 miles (+23,291)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,230 miles
    Test number
    257666261034
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  21. Pass68,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    903927729103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X1 VBB

Does X1 VBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 VBB is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 VBB?
The MOT on X1 VBB is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 VBB done?
X1 VBB was recorded at 165,589 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,784 miles a year.
Has X1 VBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 VBB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 VBB 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 X1 VBB find?
X1 VBB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x3 hoses, and 5 more.

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