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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

K28 ULAMOT history

K28 ULA is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
180,132 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 ULA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 ULA was last recorded at 180,132 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2013: 87,262 miles, lower than 121,227 miles on 10 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,110 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
7,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,132 miles
  • 2025 – 162,582 miles
  • 2024 – 153,324 miles
  • 2023 – 146,259 miles
  • 2022 – 136,618 miles
  • 2020 – 133,269 miles
  • 2019 – 131,634 miles
  • 2018 – 122,815 miles
  • 2017 – 116,849 miles
  • 2016 – 110,439 miles
  • 2015 – 99,768 miles
  • 2014 – 95,838 miles
  • 2013 – 87,262 miles
  • 2012 – 121,227 miles
  • 2011 – 74,353 miles
  • 2010 – 70,828 miles
  • 2009 – 54,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,132 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear differential noisyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFuel lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine covers / under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,132 miles (+22)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    180,132 miles
    Test number
    204842062073
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel low

  2. Fail180,110 miles (+29)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,110 miles
    Test number
    326835794214
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted upper insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel low

  3. Fail180,081 miles (+17,499)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,081 miles
    Test number
    408619419716
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under tray fitted

  4. Pass162,582 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,582 miles
    Test number
    452492579302
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  5. Fail162,571 miles (+12)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,571 miles
    Test number
    537641521468
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  6. Fail162,559 miles (+9,235)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,559 miles
    Test number
    686394008970
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  7. Pass153,324 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,324 miles
    Test number
    727951699841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,297 miles (+7,038)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,297 miles
    Test number
    187840974532
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,259 miles
    Test number
    808606791304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,244 miles (+9,626)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,244 miles
    Test number
    780046815258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass136,618 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,618 miles
    Test number
    319794280911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail136,609 miles (+3,340)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,609 miles
    Test number
    928215089996
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass133,269 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,269 miles
    Test number
    324225435633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail133,266 miles (+1,632)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,266 miles
    Test number
    573693130810
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass131,634 miles (+8,819)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,634 miles
    Test number
    931471027482
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass122,815 miles (+5,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,815 miles
    Test number
    725836354623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass116,849 miles (+6,410)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,849 miles
    Test number
    146879671232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Pass110,439 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    474402861073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,768 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,768 miles
    Test number
    396250825152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,758 miles (+3,920)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,758 miles
    Test number
    129424115115
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass95,838 miles (+8,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    787676364235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass87,262 miles (-33,965)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    149058963238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass121,227 miles (+41,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,227 miles
    Test number
    389454182460
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail79,307 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,307 miles
    Test number
    187758352273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  25. Pass79,307 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,307 miles
    Test number
    459768352212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,353 miles (+3,525)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    438756201291
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  27. Pass70,828 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    133167010208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,097 miles (+15,705)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    522884800265
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low edges.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims inner and outer.
    • NoteFront and rear inner brake pads and all discs wearing low.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  29. Pass54,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,392 miles
    Test number
    703855999146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about K28 ULA

Does K28 ULA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 ULA is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K28 ULA?
The MOT on K28 ULA is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 ULA done?
K28 ULA was recorded at 180,132 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 7,413 miles a year.
Has K28 ULA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 ULA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K28 ULA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K28 ULA find?
K28 ULA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear oil leak, but not excessive axle, and 5 more.

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