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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

B20 WLLMOT history

B20 WLL is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 229,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
229,625 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
18,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 WLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 WLL was last recorded at 229,625 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 15,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,685 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,940 miles
Average per year
18,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,625 miles
  • 2025 – 213,685 miles
  • 2024 – 195,524 miles
  • 2023 – 181,640 miles
  • 2022 – 161,556 miles
  • 2021 – 149,060 miles
  • 2020 – 131,252 miles
  • 2019 – 123,939 miles
  • 2018 – 103,130 miles
  • 2017 – 74,954 miles
  • 2016 – 46,453 miles
  • 2015 – 26,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,625 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,625 miles (+15,940)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    229,625 miles
    Test number
    292194109658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,685 miles (+94)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    213,685 miles
    Test number
    934948176476
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail213,591 miles (+18,067)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,591 miles
    Test number
    841328916204
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass195,524 miles (+13,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,524 miles
    Test number
    485025579984
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass181,640 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    181,640 miles
    Test number
    432032448840
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail181,639 miles (+20,083)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,639 miles
    Test number
    821735850182
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass161,556 miles (+12,496)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,556 miles
    Test number
    272942014403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,060 miles (+17,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,060 miles
    Test number
    638740169862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Day time running light not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass131,252 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,252 miles
    Test number
    317076121721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail131,155 miles (+7,216)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,155 miles
    Test number
    702678358602
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass123,939 miles (+20,809)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    123,939 miles
    Test number
    983212805826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,130 miles (+383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    905251495976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail102,747 miles (+27,793)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    322228565261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass74,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    752632706228
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  15. Fail74,954 miles (+28,501)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    445794883316
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
  16. Pass46,453 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,453 miles
    Test number
    193471125342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail46,321 miles (+19,808)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    820236261176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treaded area (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treaded area (also punctured run flat (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass26,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    898066695135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 WLL

Does B20 WLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 WLL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 WLL?
The MOT on B20 WLL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 WLL done?
B20 WLL was recorded at 229,625 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 18,993 miles a year.
Has B20 WLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 WLL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 WLL 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 B20 WLL find?
B20 WLL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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