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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y1 VMHMOT history

Y1 VMH is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 106,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

Y1 VMH blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,645 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 VMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 VMH was last recorded at 106,645 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,797 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,848 miles
Average per year
5,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,645 miles
  • 2024 – 100,797 miles
  • 2023 – 97,890 miles
  • 2022 – 94,635 miles
  • 2021 – 90,056 miles
  • 2020 – 86,706 miles
  • 2019 – 83,657 miles
  • 2018 – 77,071 miles
  • 2017 – 69,654 miles
  • 2016 – 55,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,645 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Knocking/freeplay in the inner part of the steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,645 miles (+5,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    291295068325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Knocking/freeplay in the inner part of the steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass100,797 miles (+2,907)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,797 miles
    Test number
    748540965145
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Knocking/freeplay in the inner part of the steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass97,890 miles (+3,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,890 miles
    Test number
    698983535699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight side to side free play difficult to tell where the movement is (steering components appear to have been renewed) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass94,635 miles (+4,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,635 miles
    Test number
    772911631283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner where the arm meets the steering gear has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass90,056 miles (+3,350)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,056 miles
    Test number
    110113359196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear puncher in out side edge of tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass86,706 miles (+3,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    297762825040
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have cracks in tread patterns
  7. Pass83,657 miles (+6,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    998888618508
    • 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))
  8. Pass77,071 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    344040716519
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak from boost hose (minor)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres down to 3mm
  9. Fail77,023 miles (+7,369)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,023 miles
    Test number
    238930260892
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around n/s boost hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up needs adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
  10. Pass69,654 miles (+14,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,654 miles
    Test number
    822927628275
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition
  11. Pass55,227 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    435094154582
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  12. Fail55,227 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,227 miles
    Test number
    463065197256
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

Questions about Y1 VMH

Does Y1 VMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 VMH is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y1 VMH?
The MOT on Y1 VMH is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 VMH done?
Y1 VMH was recorded at 106,645 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,633 miles a year.
Has Y1 VMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 VMH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on Y1 VMH 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 Y1 VMH find?
Y1 VMH passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play knocking/freeplay in the inner part of the steering rack.

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