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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

K18 YWMMOT history

K18 YWM is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 9 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 160,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,775 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 YWM
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
9 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 YWM was last recorded at 160,775 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,598 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,177 miles
Average per year
8,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,775 miles
  • 2025 – 158,598 miles
  • 2024 – 154,730 miles
  • 2023 – 149,596 miles
  • 2022 – 144,590 miles
  • 2021 – 139,458 miles
  • 2020 – 135,280 miles
  • 2019 – 130,418 miles
  • 2018 – 121,029 miles
  • 2017 – 113,673 miles
  • 2016 – 105,118 miles
  • 2015 – 82,864 miles
  • 2013 – 55,688 miles
  • 2012 – 37,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,775 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Central undertray some fixings damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,775 miles (+2,177)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,775 miles
    Test number
    212361463484
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass158,598 miles (+3,868)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,598 miles
    Test number
    126690649759
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass154,730 miles (+5,134)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,730 miles
    Test number
    176617514060
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass149,596 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,596 miles
    Test number
    448985047540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,590 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,590 miles
    Test number
    713704857916
    • AdvisoryCentral undertray some fixings damaged
  6. Fail144,486 miles (+5,028)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,486 miles
    Test number
    349390351580
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral undertray some fixings damaged
    • AdvisoryAll tyres over 10 years old plus steel wheel heavily corroded
  7. Pass139,458 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,458 miles
    Test number
    343807277474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,280 miles (+4,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,280 miles
    Test number
    100414205678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass130,418 miles (+9,389)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,418 miles
    Test number
    396590569950
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass121,029 miles (+7,356)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,029 miles
    Test number
    915589015043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,673 miles (+8,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,673 miles
    Test number
    781457565569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  12. Pass105,118 miles (+22,254)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,118 miles
    Test number
    237557036608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,864 miles (+27,176)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,864 miles
    Test number
    618807445069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,688 miles (+17,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    765731883237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass37,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,844 miles
    Test number
    385589072218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K18 YWM

Does K18 YWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 YWM is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 YWM?
The MOT on K18 YWM is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 YWM done?
K18 YWM was recorded at 160,775 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 8,925 miles a year.
Has K18 YWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 YWM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 YWM 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 YWM find?
K18 YWM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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