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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L118 SEUMOT history

L118 SEU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 109,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,982 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L118 SEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L118 SEU was last recorded at 109,982 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,974 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,982 miles
  • 2025 – 109,268 miles
  • 2024 – 108,281 miles
  • 2023 – 107,277 miles
  • 2022 – 106,349 miles
  • 2021 – 105,470 miles
  • 2020 – 105,024 miles
  • 2019 – 103,825 miles
  • 2018 – 102,935 miles
  • 2017 – 101,393 miles
  • 2016 – 99,022 miles
  • 2015 – 96,786 miles
  • 2014 – 94,944 miles
  • 2013 – 93,044 miles
  • 2012 – 91,480 miles
  • 2011 – 89,176 miles
  • 2010 – 87,357 miles
  • 2009 – 85,637 miles
  • 2008 – 84,252 miles
  • 2007 – 82,192 miles
  • 2006 – 79,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,982 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,982 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,982 miles
    Test number
    952922497023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,974 miles (+706)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    864239366339
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,268 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,268 miles
    Test number
    598744003688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail109,263 miles (+982)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,263 miles
    Test number
    161295944005
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass108,281 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    366513977205
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,275 miles (+998)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    487332900613
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,277 miles (+928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,277 miles
    Test number
    784670832700
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,349 miles (+879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,349 miles
    Test number
    139983309326
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,470 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,470 miles
    Test number
    387593560460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,024 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,024 miles
    Test number
    170176109785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,825 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    103,825 miles
    Test number
    247420508965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,935 miles (+1,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,935 miles
    Test number
    802103927134
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear suspension arms

  13. Pass101,393 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,393 miles
    Test number
    599046716519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen starting to delaminate

  14. Fail101,393 miles (+2,371)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,393 miles
    Test number
    493495619145
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen starting to delaminate

  15. Pass99,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,022 miles
    Test number
    806194674988
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to outer sill

  16. Fail99,022 miles (+2,236)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,022 miles
    Test number
    802107984175
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber covers missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to outer sill

  17. Pass96,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    597024065002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,786 miles (+1,842)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    177364965088
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

  19. Pass94,944 miles (+1,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,944 miles
    Test number
    317084164095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,044 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    137381953084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    566428062056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,480 miles (+2,304)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    208488162096
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass89,176 miles (+1,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    789156161035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass87,357 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    604964360000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass85,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,637 miles
    Test number
    113981579051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,637 miles (+1,385)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,637 miles
    Test number
    921921679028
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass84,252 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,252 miles
    Test number
    212822828443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,192 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    871153827109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,172 miles (+2,606)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,172 miles
    Test number
    374082027115
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass79,566 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    644984726149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail79,554 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,554 miles
    Test number
    163263226122
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f wing corroded

Questions about L118 SEU

Does L118 SEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L118 SEU is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L118 SEU?
The MOT on L118 SEU is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L118 SEU done?
L118 SEU was recorded at 109,982 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,531 miles a year.
Has L118 SEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L118 SEU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L118 SEU 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 L118 SEU find?
L118 SEU passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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