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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

YFY 381MOT history

YFY 381 is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 24 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 60,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

YFY 381 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
60,360 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YFY 381
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YFY 381 was last recorded at 60,360 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,349 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles
Average per year
4,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,360 miles
  • 2025 – 59,349 miles
  • 2024 – 58,239 miles
  • 2023 – 55,790 miles
  • 2022 – 49,918 miles
  • 2021 – 45,978 miles
  • 2020 – 40,482 miles
  • 2019 – 31,017 miles
  • 2018 – 25,147 miles
  • 2017 – 24,077 miles
  • 2016 – 16,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,360 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded

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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,360 miles (+1,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,360 miles
    Test number
    419202540528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded
  2. Pass59,349 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,349 miles
    Test number
    177457835753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail59,301 miles (+1,062)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    894636661821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass58,239 miles (+2,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,239 miles
    Test number
    483764622628
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass55,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    594701835819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail55,790 miles (+5,872)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    548506997489
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass49,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,918 miles
    Test number
    912934514848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail49,918 miles (+3,940)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,918 miles
    Test number
    629011610479
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass45,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,978 miles
    Test number
    238636066310
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail45,978 miles (+5,496)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,978 miles
    Test number
    982727712504
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass40,482 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,482 miles
    Test number
    888798059194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,017 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    31,017 miles
    Test number
    704347372616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,147 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,147 miles
    Test number
    746076590482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,077 miles (+3,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,077 miles
    Test number
    523123228691
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Pass20,260 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,260 miles
    Test number
    516142555237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,832 miles
    Test number
    962858446293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YFY 381

What vehicle is registration YFY 381 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YFY 381 on a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 24 Dec 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YFY 381 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YFY 381 is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on YFY 381?
The MOT on YFY 381 is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YFY 381 done?
YFY 381 was recorded at 60,360 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,252 miles a year.
Has YFY 381 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YFY 381 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on YFY 381 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 YFY 381 find?
YFY 381 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened push rod corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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