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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,600 cc

Y18 JKOMOT history

Y18 JKO is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 26 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

Y18 JKO blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,240 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 JKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 JKO was last recorded at 106,240 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 7,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,039 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,201 miles
Average per year
8,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,240 miles
  • 2024 – 99,039 miles
  • 2023 – 83,159 miles
  • 2022 – 81,236 miles
  • 2021 – 74,485 miles
  • 2020 – 70,856 miles
  • 2019 – 64,351 miles
  • 2018 – 60,395 miles
  • 2017 – 49,172 miles
  • 2016 – 35,413 miles
  • 2015 – 21,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,240 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,240 miles (+7,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,240 miles
    Test number
    365483135473
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass99,039 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,039 miles
    Test number
    545326815854
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  3. Fail99,039 miles (+15,880)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,039 miles
    Test number
    909534545857
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  4. Pass83,159 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,159 miles
    Test number
    777024093027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass81,236 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,236 miles
    Test number
    222027497807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,485 miles (+3,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,485 miles
    Test number
    162803148133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

  7. Pass70,856 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,856 miles
    Test number
    837692100703
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear registration plates tinted (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail70,856 miles (+6,505)3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,856 miles
    Test number
    549302463808
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect R477 bulb replaced (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear registration plates tinted (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass64,351 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    831491347462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,395 miles (+11,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    926694086688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,172 miles (+13,759)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,172 miles
    Test number
    784084931840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    433349508368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail35,413 miles (+13,424)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,413 miles
    Test number
    931765351718
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass21,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,989 miles
    Test number
    326357861186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 JKO

Does Y18 JKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JKO is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 JKO?
The MOT on Y18 JKO is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 JKO done?
Y18 JKO was recorded at 106,240 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,270 miles a year.
Has Y18 JKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 JKO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 JKO 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 Y18 JKO find?
Y18 JKO passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: central rear exhaust heat shield insecure; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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