BMW 1 Series
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
Y5 VLJMOT history
Y5 VLJ is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 21 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 103,753 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y5 VLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y5 VLJ was last recorded at 103,753 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,753 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,753 miles
- 2024 – 97,996 miles
- 2023 – 93,671 miles
- 2022 – 88,344 miles
- 2021 – 80,010 miles
- 2020 – 66,789 miles
- 2019 – 54,291 miles
- 2018 – 43,536 miles
- 2017 – 43,372 miles
- 2016 – 40,495 miles
- 2015 – 37,042 miles
- 2014 – 29,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,753 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp bulb insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,753 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 103,753 miles
- Test number
- 787416681066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp bulb insecure
Fail103,753 miles (+5,757)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,753 miles
- Test number
- 306618068466
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible connection (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexible connection (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp bulb insecure
Pass97,996 miles (+4,325)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 97,996 miles
- Test number
- 620487399723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,671 miles (+5,327)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 93,671 miles
- Test number
- 696221578732
- 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))
Pass88,344 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 88,344 miles
- Test number
- 974661081451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,343 miles (+8,333)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,343 miles
- Test number
- 220886817899
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges abs wiring loom (4.11 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,010 miles (+13,221)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,010 miles
- Test number
- 457905962869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,789 miles (+12,498)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 66,789 miles
- Test number
- 784443374877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,291 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 54,291 miles
- Test number
- 645222527838
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,291 miles (+10,755)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,291 miles
- Test number
- 392123510846
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,536 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 43,536 miles
- Test number
- 785737637393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,372 miles (+2,877)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 43,372 miles
- Test number
- 318875726009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,495 miles (+3,453)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 40,495 miles
- Test number
- 979447932163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,042 miles (+7,622)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 37,042 miles
- Test number
- 942048115446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,420 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 29,420 miles
- Test number
- 396994204417
- NoteNSf tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail29,420 miles3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,420 miles
- Test number
- 146283404228
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- NoteNSF brake pad wear sensor not connected
- NoteNSf tyre wearing on outer edge
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about Y5 VLJ
- Does Y5 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 VLJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y5 VLJ?
- The MOT on Y5 VLJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y5 VLJ done?
- Y5 VLJ was recorded at 103,753 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,583 miles a year.
- Has Y5 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y5 VLJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y5 VLJ 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 Y5 VLJ find?
- Y5 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges, and 2 more.
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