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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

C8 KWXMOT history

C8 KWX is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
166,341 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 KWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 KWX was last recorded at 166,341 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 4,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2010: 31,662 miles, lower than 230,074 miles on 24 Nov 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,322 miles · 3 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,341 miles
  • 2024 – 162,322 miles
  • 2022 – 154,317 miles
  • 2021 – 146,316 miles
  • 2020 – 140,972 miles
  • 2019 – 131,097 miles
  • 2018 – 121,506 miles
  • 2017 – 114,660 miles
  • 2016 – 107,030 miles
  • 2015 – 96,974 miles
  • 2014 – 84,550 miles
  • 2013 – 69,234 miles
  • 2012 – 55,371 miles
  • 2011 – 40,257 miles
  • 2010 – 31,662 miles
  • 2009 – 230,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,341 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rubber connection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All 4 tyres o/s front worst

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,341 miles (+4,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,341 miles
    Test number
    812967083932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,322 miles (+8,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,322 miles
    Test number
    765579508156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around cat and silencer areas (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass154,317 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,317 miles
    Test number
    273759704451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rubber connection (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres o/s front worst

  4. Fail154,286 miles (+35)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,286 miles
    Test number
    189708436020
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear not working when side lights on (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rubber connection (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres o/s front worst

  5. Fail154,251 miles (+7,935)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,251 miles
    Test number
    372409024843
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Wrong size wheel and tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms illuminated all tyres inflated

  6. Pass146,316 miles (+5,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,316 miles
    Test number
    406708931846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,972 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,972 miles
    Test number
    108537522281
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft coupling perished
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  8. Fail140,967 miles (+9,870)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,967 miles
    Test number
    623526501794
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft coupling perished
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  9. Pass131,097 miles (+9,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,097 miles
    Test number
    193949325162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass121,506 miles (+6,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    411497193458
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,660 miles (+7,630)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,660 miles
    Test number
    682555541047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,030 miles (+10,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,030 miles
    Test number
    248482832371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,974 miles (+12,424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,974 miles
    Test number
    262898288791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,550 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,550 miles
    Test number
    626846924315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,262 miles (+15,028)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    888269814387
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,234 miles (+13,863)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    128815703395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,371 miles (+15,114)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,371 miles
    Test number
    255032622351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    645782521394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,256 miles (+8,594)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,256 miles
    Test number
    426442121365
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass31,662 miles (-198,412)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,662 miles
    Test number
    721723800330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass230,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    230,074 miles
    Test number
    623358429312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 KWX

Does C8 KWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 KWX expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 KWX?
The MOT on C8 KWX expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 KWX done?
C8 KWX was recorded at 166,341 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
Has C8 KWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 KWX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 KWX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 KWX find?
C8 KWX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4.

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