BMW 1 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
Y21 VELMOT history
Y21 VEL is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,382 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 77,382 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y21 VEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 11 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y21 VEL was last recorded at 77,382 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,400 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,982 miles
- Average per year
- 4,805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,382 miles
- 2025 – 71,400 miles
- 2024 – 68,490 miles
- 2023 – 65,212 miles
- 2022 – 61,624 miles
- 2021 – 58,823 miles
- 2020 – 57,063 miles
- 2019 – 52,708 miles
- 2018 – 46,322 miles
- 2017 – 39,064 miles
- 2016 – 30,742 miles
- 2015 – 24,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,382 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 77,382 miles
- Test number
- 770614433964
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail77,382 miles (+5,982)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,382 miles
- Test number
- 294496870573
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,400 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 71,400 miles
- Test number
- 158354088297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,396 miles (+2,906)2 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,396 miles
- Test number
- 565415433888
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass68,490 miles (+3,278)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 68,490 miles
- Test number
- 912797648654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,212 miles (+3,588)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 65,212 miles
- Test number
- 260000250047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,624 miles (+2,801)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 61,624 miles
- Test number
- 754954261036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,823 miles (+1,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 58,823 miles
- Test number
- 796849602256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass57,063 miles (+4,355)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,063 miles
- Test number
- 456741007691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,708 miles (+6,386)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 52,708 miles
- Test number
- 832548386298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,322 miles (+7,258)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 46,322 miles
- Test number
- 492758510179
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass39,064 miles (+8,322)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,064 miles
- Test number
- 123166135251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside front jacking pad is missing
Pass30,742 miles (+5,769)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 30,742 miles
- Test number
- 337135294997
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 24,973 miles
- Test number
- 617789725211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,973 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,973 miles
- Test number
- 845699925225
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about Y21 VEL
- Does Y21 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 VEL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y21 VEL?
- The MOT on Y21 VEL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y21 VEL done?
- Y21 VEL was recorded at 77,382 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,805 miles a year.
- Has Y21 VEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y21 VEL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y21 VEL 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 Y21 VEL find?
- Y21 VEL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush, and 2 more.
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