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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y271 VCTMOT history

Y271 VCT is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 6 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
188,517 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 VCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 VCT was last recorded at 188,517 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 8,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,009 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,508 miles
Average per year
13,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,517 miles
  • 2023 – 180,009 miles
  • 2022 – 174,060 miles
  • 2021 – 167,226 miles
  • 2020 – 158,918 miles
  • 2019 – 138,237 miles
  • 2018 – 116,048 miles
  • 2017 – 97,752 miles
  • 2016 – 82,381 miles
  • 2015 – 65,313 miles
  • 2014 – 52,227 miles
  • 2013 – 45,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,517 miles
  • AdvisoryRear o/s/r park brake low effort and sounds like the linings are touching metal recommend that the brakes are dismantled for full inspection

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,517 miles (+8,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    188,517 miles
    Test number
    595511970790
    • AdvisoryRear o/s/r park brake low effort and sounds like the linings are touching metal recommend that the brakes are dismantled for full inspection

  2. Pass180,009 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,009 miles
    Test number
    287260952496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail180,006 miles (+5,946)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,006 miles
    Test number
    857366276202
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,060 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,060 miles
    Test number
    662489020799
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail174,060 miles (+6,834)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,060 miles
    Test number
    741251471145
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both fronts (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,226 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,226 miles
    Test number
    223504739728
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR brake pad warning wire insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail167,226 miles (+8,308)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,226 miles
    Test number
    928759113874
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both fronts (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR brake pad warning wire insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,918 miles (+20,681)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,918 miles
    Test number
    435076493917
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning wire insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad warning wire broken

  9. Pass138,237 miles (+22,189)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    630151305664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad warning wire insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning wire insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass116,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    702831847666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,048 miles (+18,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    825527794151
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass97,752 miles (+15,371)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,752 miles
    Test number
    893704611957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,381 miles (+17,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,381 miles
    Test number
    247774320930
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres vary low 2mm

  14. Pass65,313 miles (+13,086)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    978441145010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteArtic disk slighty split

  15. Pass52,227 miles (+6,484)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    667078544094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    285418723495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y271 VCT

Does Y271 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 VCT expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 VCT?
The MOT on Y271 VCT expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 VCT done?
Y271 VCT was recorded at 188,517 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 13,300 miles a year.
Has Y271 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 VCT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y271 VCT 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 Y271 VCT find?
Y271 VCT passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: rear o/s/r park brake low effort and sounds like the linings are touching metal recommend that the brakes are dismantled for full inspection.

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