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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

K80 BALMOT history

K80 BAL is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,678 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 BAL
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
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 BAL was last recorded at 123,678 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 4,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,378 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,300 miles
Average per year
7,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,678 miles
  • 2024 – 119,378 miles
  • 2023 – 113,119 miles
  • 2022 – 107,625 miles
  • 2021 – 101,558 miles
  • 2020 – 98,277 miles
  • 2019 – 95,601 miles
  • 2018 – 93,795 miles
  • 2017 – 86,381 miles
  • 2016 – 76,766 miles
  • 2015 – 64,655 miles
  • 2014 – 54,703 miles
  • 2013 – 43,061 miles
  • 2012 – 28,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,678 miles
  • AdvisoryFront 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake application very uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,678 miles (+4,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,678 miles
    Test number
    695165127820
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • 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))
  2. Pass119,378 miles (+6,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,378 miles
    Test number
    340436962265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass113,119 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,119 miles
    Test number
    936602545998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,625 miles (+169)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,625 miles
    Test number
    392512797308
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake application very uneven
  5. Fail107,456 miles (+5,898)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    510283537981
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake application very uneven
  6. Pass101,558 miles (+3,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,558 miles
    Test number
    135383499081
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,277 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,277 miles
    Test number
    829915829094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,601 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    247966839749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,795 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,795 miles
    Test number
    350708995413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,381 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,381 miles
    Test number
    168542907585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,766 miles (+12,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    859902834215
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
  12. Pass64,655 miles (+9,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,655 miles
    Test number
    901984100572
    • AdvisoryItem removed from swept area of windscreen prior to test
  13. Pass54,703 miles (+11,642)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,703 miles
    Test number
    778676294280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass43,061 miles (+14,712)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,061 miles
    Test number
    136591403381
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass28,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,349 miles
    Test number
    467555702342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K80 BAL

Does K80 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 BAL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K80 BAL?
The MOT on K80 BAL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 BAL done?
K80 BAL was recorded at 123,678 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
Has K80 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 BAL has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K80 BAL 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 K80 BAL find?
K80 BAL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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