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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

K21 GYMMOT history

K21 GYM is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
194,035 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 GYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 GYM was last recorded at 194,035 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 13,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,638 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,397 miles
Average per year
10,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,035 miles
  • 2025 – 180,638 miles
  • 2024 – 156,112 miles
  • 2023 – 127,539 miles
  • 2022 – 123,012 miles
  • 2021 – 118,825 miles
  • 2020 – 113,857 miles
  • 2019 – 110,806 miles
  • 2018 – 107,236 miles
  • 2017 – 100,995 miles
  • 2016 – 91,624 miles
  • 2015 – 84,226 miles
  • 2014 – 73,405 miles
  • 2013 – 61,249 miles
  • 2012 – 49,312 miles
  • 2011 – 36,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,035 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    194,035 miles
    Test number
    638650956318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail194,035 miles (+13,397)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,035 miles
    Test number
    629052789275
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass180,638 miles (+24,526)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,638 miles
    Test number
    927484860576
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Numerous (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass156,112 miles (+28,573)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,112 miles
    Test number
    894237571710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,539 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,539 miles
    Test number
    622979720743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,473 miles (+4,461)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,473 miles
    Test number
    803460572913
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,012 miles (+4,187)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,012 miles
    Test number
    166886836646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,825 miles (+4,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,825 miles
    Test number
    381978642927
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    260701849294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on outer edge very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,857 miles (+3,051)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    827322375850
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on outer edge very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass110,806 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,806 miles
    Test number
    458119923763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,236 miles (+6,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,236 miles
    Test number
    393873141351
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass100,995 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,995 miles
    Test number
    504885217374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,624 miles (+7,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,624 miles
    Test number
    596029668911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront exhasut clamp started to crack
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Long arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail84,226 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,226 miles
    Test number
    405427935098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteExhust flexaible joint is badly broken up, and needs renewing

  16. Pass84,226 miles (+10,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,226 miles
    Test number
    687997935078
    • NoteExhust flexaible joint is badly broken up, and needs renewing

  17. Pass73,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    165501754017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail73,405 miles (+12,156)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    585621454068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass61,249 miles (+11,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    195994873003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass49,312 miles (+12,821)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,312 miles
    Test number
    679151162002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,491 miles
    Test number
    315222061026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K21 GYM

Does K21 GYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 GYM is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 GYM?
The MOT on K21 GYM is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 GYM done?
K21 GYM was recorded at 194,035 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 10,102 miles a year.
Has K21 GYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 GYM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 GYM 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 K21 GYM find?
K21 GYM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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