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BMW 1 Series

Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y4 YLUMOT history

Y4 YLU is a red diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 7 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

Y4 YLU red 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,164 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 YLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 YLU was last recorded at 148,164 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,576 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,588 miles
Average per year
8,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,164 miles
  • 2024 – 144,576 miles
  • 2023 – 139,877 miles
  • 2022 – 135,172 miles
  • 2021 – 127,357 miles
  • 2020 – 120,352 miles
  • 2019 – 112,604 miles
  • 2018 – 96,373 miles
  • 2017 – 81,067 miles
  • 2016 – 66,428 miles
  • 2015 – 60,288 miles
  • 2014 – 52,846 miles
  • 2013 – 46,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,164 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Covers fitted to underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,164 miles (+3,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,164 miles
    Test number
    329283205181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass144,576 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,576 miles
    Test number
    944995155254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,877 miles (+4,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,877 miles
    Test number
    872172083725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass135,172 miles (+7,815)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,172 miles
    Test number
    556848123701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,357 miles
    Test number
    147940840838
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
  6. Fail127,357 miles (+7,005)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,357 miles
    Test number
    110390312943
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
  7. Pass120,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,352 miles
    Test number
    745812771714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
  8. Fail120,351 miles (+7,747)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    289835923304
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
  9. Pass112,604 miles (+16,231)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,604 miles
    Test number
    561326080597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,373 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    944954932986
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/pitted
  11. Fail96,368 miles (+15,301)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,368 miles
    Test number
    779981625680
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake pad getting low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded/pitted
  12. Pass81,067 miles (+14,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,067 miles
    Test number
    187064806475
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  13. Pass66,428 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    402751437142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,288 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    753229392644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,846 miles (+6,602)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,846 miles
    Test number
    636040824241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    757334793198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 YLU

Does Y4 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 YLU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 YLU?
The MOT on Y4 YLU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 YLU done?
Y4 YLU was recorded at 148,164 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,225 miles a year.
Has Y4 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 YLU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y4 YLU 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 Y4 YLU find?
Y4 YLU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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