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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

6236 RUMOT history

6236 RU is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 151,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

6236 RU blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
151,839 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6236 RU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6236 RU was last recorded at 151,839 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,835 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,839 miles
  • 2025 – 147,837 miles
  • 2024 – 140,094 miles
  • 2023 – 129,029 miles
  • 2022 – 118,350 miles
  • 2021 – 103,473 miles
  • 2020 – 91,933 miles
  • 2019 – 78,916 miles
  • 2018 – 64,379 miles
  • 2017 – 50,367 miles
  • 2016 – 36,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,839 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,839 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    151,839 miles
    Test number
    759842833584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,835 miles (+3,998)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,835 miles
    Test number
    928730655535
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass147,837 miles (+7,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,837 miles
    Test number
    657869719895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass140,094 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,094 miles
    Test number
    239642816078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,090 miles (+11,061)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,090 miles
    Test number
    124404727128
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass129,029 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,029 miles
    Test number
    403934421556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail128,787 miles (+10,437)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,787 miles
    Test number
    265640436325
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass118,350 miles (+182)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,350 miles
    Test number
    517963337754
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Fail118,168 miles (+14,695)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,168 miles
    Test number
    874100053592
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Cracked on weld (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Pass103,473 miles (+11,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,473 miles
    Test number
    970287137556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
  11. Pass91,933 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,933 miles
    Test number
    401926821959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
  12. Fail91,916 miles (+13,000)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,916 miles
    Test number
    979321336027
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass78,916 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    336249245789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,906 miles (+14,527)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    739225712217
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass64,379 miles (+14,012)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,379 miles
    Test number
    621586179128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,367 miles (+13,541)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    413736113241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    144429129057
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 6236 RU

What vehicle is registration 6236 RU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6236 RU on a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 27 Sept 2013. 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 6236 RU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6236 RU is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6236 RU?
The MOT on 6236 RU is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6236 RU done?
6236 RU was recorded at 151,839 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 11,624 miles a year.
Has 6236 RU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6236 RU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 6236 RU 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 6236 RU find?
6236 RU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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