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BMW K Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,092 cc

L118 WOTMOT history

L118 WOT is a red petrol BMW K Series first used on 6 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 5,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2023
Mileage
5,058 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2021
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L118 WOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,092 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L118 WOT was last recorded at 5,058 miles on 7 Sept 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2017: 2 miles, lower than 41,455 miles on 12 Jul 2016.

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
5,057 miles · 2 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 5,058 miles
  • 2020 – 4,538 miles
  • 2018 – 977 miles
  • 2017 – 2 miles
  • 2016 – 41,455 miles
  • 2011 – 41,366 miles
  • 2010 – 37,740 miles
  • 2009 – 36,591 miles
  • 2008 – 36,424 miles
  • 2007 – 34,518 miles
  • 2006 – 31,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Engine leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    307964216233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass5,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    5,058 miles
    Test number
    243981644203
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    123213570721
    • DangerousStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil

  4. Fail5,057 miles (+519)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,057 miles
    Test number
    297962907759
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil

  5. Pass4,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    4,538 miles
    Test number
    647398147942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail4,538 miles (+3,561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,538 miles
    Test number
    951394039618
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass977 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    977 miles
    Test number
    130044682570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass2 miles (-41,453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    2 miles
    Test number
    219462405195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,455 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    219389339317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,366 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,366 miles
    Test number
    589935711202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,740 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    443356170142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    220283879133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,591 miles (+167)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,591 miles
    Test number
    661653679100
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • FailureRear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  14. Pass36,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,424 miles
    Test number
    233535868175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,424 miles (+1,906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,424 miles
    Test number
    322555268130
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

  16. Pass34,518 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    944913367169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,658 miles
    Test number
    862749236102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L118 WOT

Does L118 WOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L118 WOT expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L118 WOT?
The MOT on L118 WOT expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L118 WOT done?
L118 WOT was recorded at 5,058 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2021.
Has L118 WOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L118 WOT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L118 WOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L118 WOT find?
L118 WOT passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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