BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
K18 KLWMOT history
K18 KLW is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,088 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 150,088 mi
- At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 KLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 9 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 KLW was last recorded at 150,088 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,192 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,896 miles
- Average per year
- 6,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,088 miles
- 2024 – 148,192 miles
- 2023 – 144,913 miles
- 2022 – 138,787 miles
- 2021 – 131,096 miles
- 2020 – 126,762 miles
- 2019 – 113,640 miles
- 2018 – 103,977 miles
- 2017 – 101,526 miles
- 2016 – 97,185 miles
- 2015 – 93,267 miles
- 2014 – 89,346 miles
- 2013 – 84,336 miles
- 2012 – 63,687 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,088 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all around (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Front Drivers view to rear (non-obligatory), mirror is missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake lever has slight reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,088 miles (+1,896)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 150,088 miles
- Test number
- 413198135593
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all around (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass148,192 miles (+3,279)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,192 miles
- Test number
- 740687623216
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass144,913 miles (+150)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 144,913 miles
- Test number
- 341542886553
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail144,763 miles (+5,976)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,763 miles
- Test number
- 808443268674
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,787 miles (+195)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 138,787 miles
- Test number
- 325821481358
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail138,592 miles (+7,496)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,592 miles
- Test number
- 730273548335
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,096 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 131,096 miles
- Test number
- 642809466146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,096 miles (+4,334)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,096 miles
- Test number
- 123153602818
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass126,762 miles (+244)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,762 miles
- Test number
- 841515707471
- AdvisoryCentral Front Drivers view to rear (non-obligatory), mirror is missing
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,518 miles (+12,878)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,518 miles
- Test number
- 122046881765
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Drivers view to rear (non-obligatory), mirror is missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,640 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 113,640 miles
- Test number
- 105060019527
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Left and right Bottom arm arm front suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail113,625 miles (+9,648)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,625 miles
- Test number
- 171221793618
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction parking brake light illuminated (1.1.6 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Left and right Bottom arm arm front suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,977 miles (+2,451)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 103,977 miles
- Test number
- 851338331597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,526 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 101,526 miles
- Test number
- 683341659265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,525 miles (+4,340)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,525 miles
- Test number
- 967791049521
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,185 miles (+3,918)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 97,185 miles
- Test number
- 473598543242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,267 miles (+3,921)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 93,267 miles
- Test number
- 837416875098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,346 miles (+5,010)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 89,346 miles
- Test number
- 788895864036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,336 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 84,336 miles
- Test number
- 929187063094
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail84,336 miles (+20,649)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,336 miles
- Test number
- 148467163406
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,687 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 63,687 miles
- Test number
- 859250952148
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about K18 KLW
- Does K18 KLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 KLW is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K18 KLW?
- The MOT on K18 KLW is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 KLW done?
- K18 KLW was recorded at 150,088 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 6,359 miles a year.
- Has K18 KLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 KLW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on K18 KLW 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 K18 KLW find?
- K18 KLW passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all around; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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