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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

C5 HTJMOT history

C5 HTJ is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 134,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

C5 HTJ white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
134,059 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 HTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 HTJ was last recorded at 134,059 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 5,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,551 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,508 miles
Average per year
7,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,059 miles
  • 2024 – 128,551 miles
  • 2023 – 123,789 miles
  • 2022 – 117,932 miles
  • 2021 – 112,702 miles
  • 2020 – 105,882 miles
  • 2018 – 98,602 miles
  • 2017 – 87,813 miles
  • 2016 – 76,090 miles
  • 2015 – 63,355 miles
  • 2014 – 52,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,059 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,059 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,059 miles
    Test number
    298226002069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,551 miles
    Test number
    212876817659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,551 miles (+4,762)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,551 miles
    Test number
    176012112678
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass123,789 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,789 miles
    Test number
    205001386717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail123,789 miles (+5,857)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,789 miles
    Test number
    327695394431
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass117,932 miles (+5,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    391624226483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass112,702 miles (+6,820)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    112,702 miles
    Test number
    394869332344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,882 miles (+7,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,882 miles
    Test number
    559883606787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass98,602 miles (+10,789)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    567312289816
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass87,813 miles (+11,723)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    710812858682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,090 miles (+12,735)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    921268791247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,355 miles (+10,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,355 miles
    Test number
    626823835148
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass52,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    456062944176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about C5 HTJ

Does C5 HTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 HTJ expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 HTJ?
The MOT on C5 HTJ expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 HTJ done?
C5 HTJ was recorded at 134,059 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 7,275 miles a year.
Has C5 HTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 HTJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 HTJ 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 HTJ find?
C5 HTJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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