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BMW 123

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y13 MGCMOT history

Y13 MGC is a black diesel BMW 123 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 280,767 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

Y13 MGC black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2026
Mileage
280,767 km
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 MGC was last recorded at 280,767 km on 27 Jan 2025.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 280,767 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,767 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,767 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    280,767 km
    Test number
    944273903450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail280,767 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,767 km
    Test number
    305149124801
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass169,450 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,450 miles
    Test number
    263697185250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,770 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,770 miles
    Test number
    295227062489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,769 miles (+12,801)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,769 miles
    Test number
    519365747362
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe unattached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass148,968 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,968 miles
    Test number
    115727824298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,816 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,816 miles
    Test number
    514155278530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 cut in side wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail139,816 miles (+12,000)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,816 miles
    Test number
    270909181809
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 cut in side wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass127,816 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,816 miles
    Test number
    830068524217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail127,804 miles (+13,561)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,804 miles
    Test number
    395818712969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on both edges about to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall near wheel damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly worn on both edges about to expose cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass114,243 miles (+14,922)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,243 miles
    Test number
    101135122008
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front alloy wheel and tyre slighty damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass99,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    293914369462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn
  13. Fail99,321 miles (+25,662)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    683286326071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 3.mm and edges worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to limit,edges worn and sidewall damaged
  14. Pass73,659 miles (+27,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,659 miles
    Test number
    200885709470
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass46,406 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    397879665145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmissions too clean for analzyer to detect
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y13 MGC

Does Y13 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y13 MGC expired on 26 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y13 MGC?
The MOT on Y13 MGC expired on 26 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y13 MGC done?
Y13 MGC was recorded at 280,767 km at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
Has Y13 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 MGC has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y13 MGC 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 Y13 MGC find?
Y13 MGC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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