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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 2,979 cc

Y15 SBYMOT history

Y15 SBY is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 23 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 111,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

Y15 SBY blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
111,319 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 SBY was last recorded at 111,319 miles on 15 May 2026, 5,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,274 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,045 miles
Average per year
7,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,319 miles
  • 2025 – 106,274 miles
  • 2024 – 104,644 miles
  • 2023 – 100,172 miles
  • 2022 – 90,021 miles
  • 2021 – 79,264 miles
  • 2019 – 62,807 miles
  • 2018 – 45,573 miles
  • 2017 – 43,311 miles
  • 2016 – 36,900 miles
  • 2015 – 30,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,319 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,319 miles (+5,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,319 miles
    Test number
    691621070910
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass106,274 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,274 miles
    Test number
    618364464042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,644 miles (+4,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,644 miles
    Test number
    917084162798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass100,172 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    818174152609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,171 miles (+10,150)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,171 miles
    Test number
    487736818525
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass90,021 miles (+10,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    142246329773
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  7. Pass79,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    215294525793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,264 miles (+16,457)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,264 miles
    Test number
    564618518068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass62,807 miles (+17,234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,807 miles
    Test number
    289111328913
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and plastic under covers fitted full inspection not possible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass45,573 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    554894008113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,311 miles (+6,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,311 miles
    Test number
    956655412236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  12. Pass36,900 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,900 miles
    Test number
    826472792276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    331777587891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 SBY

Does Y15 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 SBY is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 SBY?
The MOT on Y15 SBY is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 SBY done?
Y15 SBY was recorded at 111,319 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 7,663 miles a year.
Has Y15 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 SBY has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y15 SBY 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 Y15 SBY find?
Y15 SBY passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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