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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

ESU 486MOT history

ESU 486 is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

ESU 486 white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,464 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESU 486
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESU 486 was last recorded at 68,464 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 6,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,420 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,044 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,464 miles
  • 2025 – 62,420 miles
  • 2024 – 59,658 miles
  • 2023 – 42,525 miles
  • 2022 – 30,596 miles
  • 2021 – 25,859 miles
  • 2020 – 18,434 miles
  • 2019 – 15,633 miles
  • 2018 – 12,662 miles
  • 2017 – 10,114 miles
  • 2016 – 7,918 miles
  • 2015 – 5,351 miles
  • 2014 – 3,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,464 miles (+6,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,464 miles
    Test number
    295943744621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass62,420 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,420 miles
    Test number
    222535506161
    • 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))
  3. Pass59,658 miles (+17,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    436652595223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass42,525 miles (+11,929)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    375216796734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,596 miles (+4,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,596 miles
    Test number
    187158934613
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass25,859 miles (+7,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,859 miles
    Test number
    156463603446
    • 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))
  7. Pass18,434 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,434 miles
    Test number
    739174574100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,633 miles (+2,971)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    15,633 miles
    Test number
    602108820720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,662 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    12,662 miles
    Test number
    947719617070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    10,114 miles
    Test number
    281426793293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail10,114 miles (+2,196)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,114 miles
    Test number
    411925408501
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre cracking in tyre tread
    • AdvisorySmall bulge o/s/r tyre outer side wall
  12. Pass7,918 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    7,918 miles
    Test number
    497079098234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass5,351 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    5,351 miles
    Test number
    821626012174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    3,865 miles
    Test number
    659734144205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESU 486

What vehicle is registration ESU 486 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESU 486 on a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 28 Sept 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does ESU 486 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESU 486 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESU 486?
The MOT on ESU 486 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESU 486 done?
ESU 486 was recorded at 68,464 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has ESU 486 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESU 486 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on ESU 486 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 ESU 486 find?
ESU 486 passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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