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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

Y40 COVMOT history

Y40 COV is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 28 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

Y40 COV white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,164 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 COV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 COV was last recorded at 117,164 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,129 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
9,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,164 miles
  • 2025 – 110,149 miles
  • 2024 – 97,203 miles
  • 2023 – 86,023 miles
  • 2022 – 79,934 miles
  • 2021 – 70,169 miles
  • 2020 – 62,357 miles
  • 2019 – 52,569 miles
  • 2018 – 43,040 miles
  • 2017 – 31,242 miles
  • 2016 – 24,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,164 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,164 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,164 miles
    Test number
    515569031834
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail117,129 miles (+6,980)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,129 miles
    Test number
    276741032707
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass110,149 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    840930076085
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail110,149 miles (+12,946)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    755467584410
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass97,203 miles (+11,180)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    824608596529
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust shield/bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    303546351930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail86,023 miles (+6,089)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,023 miles
    Test number
    641104185734
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    583968820065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,934 miles (+9,765)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    754172942562
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass70,169 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    210664282843
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail70,161 miles (+7,804)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    593631697874
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass62,357 miles (+9,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,357 miles
    Test number
    689484593288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass52,569 miles (+9,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    259469978229
    • 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))

  14. Pass43,040 miles (+11,798)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,040 miles
    Test number
    465864988435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,242 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,242 miles
    Test number
    331412603951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,377 miles
    Test number
    257650775015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 COV

Does Y40 COV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 COV is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 COV?
The MOT on Y40 COV is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 COV done?
Y40 COV was recorded at 117,164 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,184 miles a year.
Has Y40 COV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 COV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 COV 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 Y40 COV find?
Y40 COV passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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