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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K18 VLJMOT history

K18 VLJ is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 145,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,307 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 VLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 VLJ was last recorded at 145,307 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 8,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,743 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,564 miles
Average per year
11,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,307 miles
  • 2025 – 136,743 miles
  • 2024 – 130,552 miles
  • 2023 – 123,229 miles
  • 2022 – 111,442 miles
  • 2021 – 101,137 miles
  • 2020 – 91,119 miles
  • 2019 – 76,688 miles
  • 2018 – 56,262 miles
  • 2017 – 46,590 miles
  • 2016 – 30,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,307 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,307 miles (+8,564)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,307 miles
    Test number
    598000585697
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,743 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,743 miles
    Test number
    271155092514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail136,739 miles (+6,187)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,739 miles
    Test number
    428427357738
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,552 miles (+7,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,552 miles
    Test number
    936777412620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,229 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,229 miles
    Test number
    354106082197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,442 miles (+10,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,442 miles
    Test number
    838070137124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,137 miles (+10,018)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    125654762581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,119 miles (+14,431)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,119 miles
    Test number
    310843594898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,688 miles (+20,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,688 miles
    Test number
    536322012406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Pass56,262 miles (+9,672)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,262 miles
    Test number
    178878620485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,590 miles
    Test number
    224463415304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,590 miles (+15,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,590 miles
    Test number
    318632231799
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass30,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,955 miles
    Test number
    986809095622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,955 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,955 miles
    Test number
    295881861585
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about K18 VLJ

Does K18 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 VLJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 VLJ?
The MOT on K18 VLJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 VLJ done?
K18 VLJ was recorded at 145,307 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 11,563 miles a year.
Has K18 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 VLJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
K18 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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