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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

C5 BAHMOT history

C5 BAH is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 24 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,791 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BAH was last recorded at 139,791 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 9,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,881 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,910 miles
Average per year
9,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,791 miles
  • 2025 – 129,881 miles
  • 2024 – 124,201 miles
  • 2023 – 118,848 miles
  • 2022 – 114,174 miles
  • 2021 – 114,156 miles
  • 2020 – 110,814 miles
  • 2019 – 105,785 miles
  • 2018 – 92,678 miles
  • 2017 – 82,911 miles
  • 2016 – 68,863 miles
  • 2015 – 50,817 miles
  • 2014 – 33,660 miles
  • 2013 – 25,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,791 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear propshaft dounut cracked and perished

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,791 miles (+9,910)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,791 miles
    Test number
    839807141441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft dounut cracked and perished

  2. Pass129,881 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,881 miles
    Test number
    840344999985
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail129,881 miles (+5,680)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,881 miles
    Test number
    238320647249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass124,201 miles (+5,353)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    578160703283
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass118,848 miles (+4,674)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,848 miles
    Test number
    701500435962
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases there is slight leakage of exhaust gases by the flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass114,174 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    517316870271
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail114,156 miles (+3,342)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,156 miles
    Test number
    471576871538
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,814 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,814 miles
    Test number
    414139289548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,785 miles (+13,107)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,785 miles
    Test number
    819164033812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,678 miles (+9,767)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,678 miles
    Test number
    471398963266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,911 miles (+14,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,911 miles
    Test number
    886101169808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,863 miles (+18,046)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    867858907253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,817 miles (+17,157)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    633211451644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,660 miles (+8,274)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    348827384261
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  15. Pass25,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    185380613397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BAH

Does C5 BAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BAH is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BAH?
The MOT on C5 BAH is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BAH done?
C5 BAH was recorded at 139,791 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 9,390 miles a year.
Has C5 BAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BAH has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 BAH 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 C5 BAH find?
C5 BAH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 6 more.

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