BMW 1 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
Y21 VLEMOT history
Y21 VLE is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 120,409 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,325 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y21 VLE
- 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
- 20 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y21 VLE was last recorded at 120,409 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,679 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,730 miles
- Average per year
- 9,325 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,409 miles
- 2024 – 114,679 miles
- 2023 – 107,564 miles
- 2022 – 103,264 miles
- 2021 – 97,284 miles
- 2020 – 85,753 miles
- 2019 – 64,281 miles
- 2018 – 54,571 miles
- 2017 – 42,835 miles
- 2016 – 30,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,409 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 29 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,409 miles (+5,730)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 120,409 miles
- Test number
- 654573674218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
Pass114,679 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 114,679 miles
- Test number
- 382937616496
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,679 miles (+7,115)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,679 miles
- Test number
- 679007799671
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,564 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 107,564 miles
- Test number
- 123969439527
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low effort
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail107,564 miles (+4,300)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,564 miles
- Test number
- 822440972402
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low effort
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass103,264 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 103,264 miles
- Test number
- 673890041475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,261 miles (+5,977)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,261 miles
- Test number
- 326496925840
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40 18 85y runflat dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front top mount has play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,284 miles (+11,531)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 97,284 miles
- Test number
- 963596907860
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoot and back seats full unable to check seat belts
Pass85,753 miles (+21,472)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 85,753 miles
- Test number
- 205664152551
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,281 miles (+9,710)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 64,281 miles
- Test number
- 402513920965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 54,571 miles
- Test number
- 992573365368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,571 miles (+11,736)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,571 miles
- Test number
- 826615044480
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass42,835 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 42,835 miles
- Test number
- 149230275131
- AdvisoryEmissions reading too low to register
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail42,835 miles (+12,696)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,835 miles
- Test number
- 191393601841
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryEmissions reading too low to register
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,139 miles (+800)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,139 miles
- Test number
- 532760122837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 29,339 miles
- Test number
- 259125462147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y21 VLE
- Does Y21 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 VLE is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y21 VLE?
- The MOT on Y21 VLE is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y21 VLE done?
- Y21 VLE was recorded at 120,409 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 9,325 miles a year.
- Has Y21 VLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y21 VLE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y21 VLE 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 VLE find?
- Y21 VLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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