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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

27 EMJMOT history

27 EMJ is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

27 EMJ black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,945 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 EMJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 EMJ was last recorded at 136,945 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,645 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
300 miles
Average per year
5,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,945 miles
  • 2024 – 136,645 miles
  • 2023 – 131,640 miles
  • 2022 – 127,092 miles
  • 2021 – 125,261 miles
  • 2020 – 124,854 miles
  • 2019 – 122,453 miles
  • 2018 – 115,757 miles
  • 2017 – 109,322 miles
  • 2016 – 102,107 miles
  • 2015 – 94,776 miles
  • 2014 – 82,836 miles
  • 2013 – 73,623 miles
  • 2012 – 64,814 miles
  • 2011 – 59,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,945 miles
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r break

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,945 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,945 miles
    Test number
    520791060851
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisorySlight bind o/s/r break

  2. Pass136,645 miles (+5,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,645 miles
    Test number
    725895104320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass131,640 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,640 miles
    Test number
    724722550987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,092 miles
    Test number
    266600659615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,090 miles (+1,829)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,090 miles
    Test number
    993702137946
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,261 miles (+407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,261 miles
    Test number
    519548181257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,854 miles (+2,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    313719732044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,453 miles (+6,696)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    538981474476
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,757 miles (+6,435)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,757 miles
    Test number
    909971457205
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass109,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,322 miles
    Test number
    633419349013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,318 miles (+7,211)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    210603762128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass102,107 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,107 miles
    Test number
    876096693028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,776 miles (+11,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,776 miles
    Test number
    445986118521
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass82,836 miles (+9,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,836 miles
    Test number
    998386554391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,623 miles (+8,809)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,623 miles
    Test number
    645094443304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,814 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    416601842440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    766984731317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,073 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    496494731355
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 27 EMJ

What vehicle is registration 27 EMJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 EMJ on a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 17 Dec 2008. 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 27 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 27 EMJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 27 EMJ?
The MOT on 27 EMJ is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 27 EMJ done?
27 EMJ was recorded at 136,945 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,566 miles a year.
Has 27 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 EMJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on 27 EMJ 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 27 EMJ find?
27 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear suspension corroded; slight bind o/s/r break.

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