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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

C5 JSEMOT history

C5 JSE is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 19 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 193,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,718 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JSE was last recorded at 193,718 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,396 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
322 miles
Average per year
13,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,718 miles
  • 2024 – 180,169 miles
  • 2023 – 164,900 miles
  • 2022 – 148,599 miles
  • 2021 – 134,141 miles
  • 2020 – 125,323 miles
  • 2019 – 115,464 miles
  • 2018 – 97,644 miles
  • 2017 – 82,854 miles
  • 2016 – 68,720 miles
  • 2015 – 55,095 miles
  • 2014 – 40,757 miles
  • 2013 – 23,179 miles
  • 2012 – 13,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,718 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,718 miles (+322)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,718 miles
    Test number
    563050201916
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail193,396 miles (+13,227)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,396 miles
    Test number
    254579410524
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured RECOMMENDED boarder line (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass180,169 miles (+15,269)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    180,169 miles
    Test number
    597124163024
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn recommended (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear abs wiring fouling within coil spring
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear limited view to rear lower coil spring (mud)
    • AdvisoryLimited view to several brake pipes/hoses (mud)
  4. Pass164,900 miles (+54)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,900 miles
    Test number
    110475543370
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Fail164,846 miles (+16,247)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,846 miles
    Test number
    852173600806
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass148,599 miles (+14,458)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,599 miles
    Test number
    680942461800
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame support bracket corroded. Requires attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame support bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass134,141 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,141 miles
    Test number
    495895895877
    • AdvisoryFront Both Tyres inner edges slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Fail134,141 miles (+8,818)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,141 miles
    Test number
    961723371832
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear/arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Tyres inner edges slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass125,323 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,323 miles
    Test number
    868207225235
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront front flexi joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail125,323 miles (+9,859)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,323 miles
    Test number
    272257568516
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2453518 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront front flexi joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass115,464 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    911082053940
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked top right corner (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront front flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail115,464 miles (+17,820)3 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    805260781263
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2154018 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2154018 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear insignificant view to rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked top right corner (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront front flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass97,644 miles (+14,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,644 miles
    Test number
    827750845783
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
  14. Pass82,854 miles (+14,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    577183434303
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
  15. Pass68,720 miles (+13,625)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    738438781300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,095 miles (+14,338)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    868463834664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,757 miles (+17,578)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,757 miles
    Test number
    276768014346
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass23,179 miles (+9,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,179 miles
    Test number
    347790423223
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre stepped on inside edge
  19. Pass13,242 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    13,242 miles
    Test number
    175506822286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    12,639 miles
    Test number
    125617612405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,639 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,639 miles
    Test number
    875476512007
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about C5 JSE

Does C5 JSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JSE is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 JSE?
The MOT on C5 JSE is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 JSE done?
C5 JSE was recorded at 193,718 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 13,141 miles a year.
Has C5 JSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JSE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 JSE 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 JSE find?
C5 JSE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring fouling within coil spring; offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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