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BMW 1 Series

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y9 SBYMOT history

Y9 SBY is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 11 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

Y9 SBY 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,605 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 SBY was last recorded at 153,605 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,176 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,429 miles
Average per year
9,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,605 miles
  • 2025 – 146,176 miles
  • 2024 – 137,367 miles
  • 2023 – 129,922 miles
  • 2022 – 123,999 miles
  • 2021 – 119,264 miles
  • 2020 – 116,755 miles
  • 2019 – 112,277 miles
  • 2018 – 99,902 miles
  • 2017 – 86,212 miles
  • 2016 – 70,297 miles
  • 2014 – 46,920 miles
  • 2013 – 25,564 miles
  • 2012 – 25,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,605 miles
    Test number
    630725571659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail153,605 miles (+7,429)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,605 miles
    Test number
    162003585228
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,176 miles
    Test number
    698590144527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,175 miles (+8,808)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,175 miles
    Test number
    579491258688
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass137,367 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,367 miles
    Test number
    265124365361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,922 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,922 miles
    Test number
    909571760657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail129,751 miles (+5,752)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    449324405382
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass123,999 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,999 miles
    Test number
    462287450628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,264 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,264 miles
    Test number
    472639716825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,755 miles
    Test number
    506128249522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,751 miles (+4,474)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,751 miles
    Test number
    511227668406
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 x 17 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass112,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    112,277 miles
    Test number
    846871558237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail112,277 miles (+12,375)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,277 miles
    Test number
    990952544490
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass99,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    662614761388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it and is wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail99,902 miles (+13,690)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,902 miles
    Test number
    771937876764
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it and is wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,212 miles
    Test number
    614338529616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail86,211 miles (+15,914)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,211 miles
    Test number
    907357753923
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,297 miles
    Test number
    271679677426
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,297 miles (+23,377)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,297 miles
    Test number
    887519731573
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45W17rf (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail46,920 miles4 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    375617524295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Note(4.1D.4)The instrument display LCD tyre pressure monitoring system indicates that a fault is present
    • NoteNOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER/OWNER
    • NoteTHE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
    • NoteThe vehicle manufacturer has fitted protective under trays/covers which seriously impair the visual inspection of various components/structure to this vehicle

  21. Pass46,920 miles (+21,356)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    818317124296
    • Note(4.1D.4)The instrument display LCD tyre pressure monitoring system indicates that a fault is present
    • NoteNOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER/OWNER
    • NoteTHE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
    • NoteThe vehicle manufacturer has fitted protective under trays/covers which seriously impair the visual inspection of various components/structure to this vehicle

  22. Pass25,564 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,564 miles
    Test number
    197636143068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,389 miles
    Test number
    297342742336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 SBY

Does Y9 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 SBY is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 SBY?
The MOT on Y9 SBY is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 SBY done?
Y9 SBY was recorded at 153,605 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 9,696 miles a year.
Has Y9 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 SBY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y9 SBY 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 Y9 SBY find?
Y9 SBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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