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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y23 DWNMOT history

Y23 DWN is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 13 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

Y23 DWN white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,850 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 DWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 DWN was last recorded at 106,850 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,446 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,404 miles
Average per year
4,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,850 miles
  • 2025 – 104,446 miles
  • 2024 – 101,814 miles
  • 2023 – 98,823 miles
  • 2022 – 95,667 miles
  • 2021 – 92,365 miles
  • 2020 – 90,728 miles
  • 2019 – 83,871 miles
  • 2018 – 77,167 miles
  • 2017 – 72,070 miles
  • 2016 – 65,869 miles
  • 2015 – 58,503 miles
  • 2014 – 50,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,850 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a tyre(s) is underinflated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,850 miles (+2,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,850 miles
    Test number
    695387269014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass104,446 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,446 miles
    Test number
    194366687181
    • AdvisoryCentral Support bracket is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a tyre(s) is underinflated
  3. Fail104,443 miles (+2,629)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,443 miles
    Test number
    298979274458
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Slight misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Support bracket is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a tyre(s) is underinflated
  4. Pass101,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,814 miles
    Test number
    545259061825
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake is lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a tyre(s) is underinflated
  5. Fail101,814 miles (+2,991)1 dangerous3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,814 miles
    Test number
    175591066486
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad wear indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Brake pad wear indicator wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake is lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates a tyre(s) is underinflated
  6. Pass98,823 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,823 miles
    Test number
    191013182875
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass95,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    942026540291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail95,667 miles (+3,302)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    523663610640
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass92,365 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    140315389187
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail92,058 miles (+1,330)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    953031574157
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass90,728 miles (+6,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,728 miles
    Test number
    380392658774
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside & Nearside (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass83,871 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    186917118578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,167 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,167 miles
    Test number
    973347459951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,070 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    671164109320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,869 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    718601946286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,503 miles (+7,622)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    588492775070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,881 miles (+752)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    345799614125
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail50,129 miles4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    145227494408
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y23 DWN

Does Y23 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 DWN is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 DWN?
The MOT on Y23 DWN is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 DWN done?
Y23 DWN was recorded at 106,850 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,704 miles a year.
Has Y23 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 DWN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 DWN 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 Y23 DWN find?
Y23 DWN passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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