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BMW

1 SERIES · Black

L7LV V
MOTExpired
MOT due29 May 2026
First reg25 Apr 2006
Mileage133,856 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 25 November 2025.

PASSED · 30 May 2025
Test date30 May 2025
Expiry29 May 2026
Test number323110800327
Mileage133,856 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 28 May 2025
Test date28 May 2025
Expiry
Test number649270452269
Mileage133,856 mi
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 24 May 2024
Test date24 May 2024
Expiry23 May 2025
Test number829629407803
Mileage126,000 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 21 May 2024
Test date21 May 2024
Expiry
Test number504849822936
Mileage126,000 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 May 2023
Test date12 May 2023
Expiry11 May 2024
Test number472981217777
Mileage119,363 mi
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 11 May 2023
Test date11 May 2023
Expiry
Test number964986870779
Mileage119,363 mi
MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 7 May 2022
Test date7 May 2022
Expiry6 May 2023
Test number646561746649
Mileage112,606 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 29 Apr 2022
Test date29 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number142231869510
Mileage112,605 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 4 May 2021
Test date4 May 2021
Expiry3 May 2022
Test number833537280357
Mileage107,383 mi
Advisorytpms light on
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED · 26 Apr 2021
Test date26 Apr 2021
Expiry
Test number347349964234
Mileage107,381 mi
AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisorytpms light on
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged showing cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Sep 2018
Test date10 Sep 2018
Expiry9 Sep 2019
Test number113012798763
Mileage101,774 mi
Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure
Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some testable components
FAILED · 10 Sep 2018
Test date10 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number707907936574
Mileage101,774 mi
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Advisoryexhaust heat shield insecure
Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some testable components
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2017
Test date7 Sep 2017
Expiry7 Sep 2018
Test number562417271414
Mileage93,752 mi
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some testable components
FAILED · 7 Sep 2017
Test date7 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number602283769429
Mileage93,751 mi
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
FailBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisoryunder trays fitted obscuring some testable components
PASSED · 7 Sep 2016
Test date7 Sep 2016
Expiry7 Sep 2017
Test number658829688952
Mileage86,544 mi
FAILED · 7 Sep 2016
Test date7 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number551237630983
Mileage86,544 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2015
Test date7 Sep 2015
Expiry7 Sep 2016
Test number423149945164
Mileage80,989 mi
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.2b)
PASSED · 8 Sep 2014
Test date8 Sep 2014
Expiry7 Sep 2015
Test number577391254254
Mileage75,499 mi
PASSED · 4 Sep 2013
Test date4 Sep 2013
Expiry4 Sep 2014
Test number975337843214
Mileage71,250 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 20 Aug 2012
Test date20 Aug 2012
Expiry4 Sep 2013
Test number437293332262
Mileage67,662 mi
PASSED · 3 Sep 2011
Test date3 Sep 2011
Expiry4 Sep 2012
Test number999696941204
Mileage64,584 mi
PASSED · 28 Aug 2010
Test date28 Aug 2010
Expiry4 Sep 2011
Test number364500340250
Mileage60,895 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 3 Sep 2009
Test date3 Sep 2009
Expiry4 Sep 2010
Test number674746349284
Mileage48,389 mi
PASSED · 5 Sep 2008
Test date5 Sep 2008
Expiry4 Sep 2009
Test number204749748243
Mileage20,192 mi