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BMW 1 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y18 MHSMOT history

Y18 MHS is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

Y18 MHS black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,883 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 MHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 MHS was last recorded at 120,883 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 8,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,223 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,660 miles
Average per year
10,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,883 miles
  • 2025 – 112,223 miles
  • 2024 – 100,395 miles
  • 2023 – 88,667 miles
  • 2022 – 78,144 miles
  • 2021 – 68,925 miles
  • 2020 – 57,943 miles
  • 2019 – 37,716 miles
  • 2018 – 19,632 miles
  • 2017 – 17,303 miles
  • 2016 – 10,478 miles
  • 2015 – 8,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,883 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.

  • Service light is on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,883 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,883 miles
    Test number
    998415661261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,223 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,223 miles
    Test number
    448632129476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,138 miles (+11,743)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,138 miles
    Test number
    376990526753
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,395 miles
    Test number
    355336566929
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService light is on
    • AdvisorySmall chips in front windscreen

  5. Fail100,395 miles (+11,728)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,395 miles
    Test number
    837254966705
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService light is on
    • AdvisorySmall chips in front windscreen

  6. Pass88,667 miles (+10,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    663498208565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass78,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    985507420028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,144 miles (+9,219)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    663478745547
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,925 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,925 miles
    Test number
    902466452190
    • Advisory28% Brake imbalance front axle
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light faulty
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light is on

  10. Fail68,925 miles (+10,982)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,925 miles
    Test number
    867414887557
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Advisory28% Brake imbalance front axle
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light faulty
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light is on

  11. Pass57,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    328291275072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,943 miles (+20,227)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    289037533062
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass37,716 miles (+18,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,716 miles
    Test number
    681753093024
    • AdvisoryService light is on

  14. Pass19,632 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,632 miles
    Test number
    284064569055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,303 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,303 miles
    Test number
    655352877516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,478 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    10,478 miles
    Test number
    958141128425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    8,897 miles
    Test number
    372727489425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 MHS

Does Y18 MHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 MHS is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 MHS?
The MOT on Y18 MHS is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 MHS done?
Y18 MHS was recorded at 120,883 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 10,319 miles a year.
Has Y18 MHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 MHS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 MHS 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 MHS find?
Y18 MHS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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