BMW 1 SERIES Y5VLJ has 16 MOTs

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This 2011 BMW 1 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 103,753 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 09:15.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 9th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

Y5VLJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 2026103,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Fog Lamp Bulb Insecure
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2025103,753 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexible Connection (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure Flexible Connection (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Fog Lamp Bulb Insecure
  8. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 20249TH NOVEMBER 202597,996 MI
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20239TH NOVEMBER 202493,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20229TH NOVEMBER 202388,344 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 202288,343 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Electrical Wiring Insecure And In Contact With Sharp Edges Abs Wiring Loom (4.11 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Slight Movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20219TH NOVEMBER 202280,010 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20209TH NOVEMBER 202166,789 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 201929TH OCTOBER 202054,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH APRIL 201954,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH APRIL 201829TH APRIL 201943,536 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20179TH AUGUST 201843,372 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 20169TH AUGUST 201740,495 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20159TH AUGUST 201637,042 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 201422ND JULY 201529,420 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nsf Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
FAILED22ND JULY 201429,420 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.2.1f)
  2. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nsf Brake Pad Wear Sensor Not Connected
  5. USER ENTERED - Nsf Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
  6. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

Y5VLJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

Y5VLJ MOT Comments

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Y5VLJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 103,753 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,411 miles

Y5VLJ FAQs

This Bmw 1 Series with registration Y5VLJ was manufactured on Thursday 21st July 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 103,753 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,411 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Bmw 1 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means Y5VLJ has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 1 Series has had 25 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 1 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does Y5VLJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 Y5VLJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is Y5VLJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 Y5VLJ does have Tax. Read more

When does Y5VLJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for Y5VLJ will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does Y5VLJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for Y5VLJ will expire in 7 months on Monday 9th November 2026. Read more

When did Y5VLJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for Y5VLJ was on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 09:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has Y5VLJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for Y5VLJ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has Y5VLJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for Y5VLJ we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is Y5VLJ?

Y5VLJ is registered as a 2011 Bmw 1 Series. Read more

How many miles has Y5VLJ done?

The odometer reading for Y5VLJ at the last MOT in November 2025 was 103,753 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,411 miles per year. Read more

How old is Y5VLJ?

The vehicle Y5VLJ was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 21st July 2011. Read more

What colour is Y5VLJ?

The official colour of Y5VLJ is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does Y5VLJ have?

Y5VLJ has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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