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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L11 VFGMOT history

L11 VFG is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 8 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,985 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 VFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 VFG was last recorded at 84,985 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,302 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
683 miles
Average per year
7,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,985 miles
  • 2025 – 84,302 miles
  • 2024 – 77,802 miles
  • 2023 – 69,051 miles
  • 2022 – 58,785 miles
  • 2021 – 50,663 miles
  • 2020 – 44,302 miles
  • 2019 – 35,826 miles
  • 2018 – 29,064 miles
  • 2017 – 20,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,985 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,985 miles (+683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    505108793260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass84,302 miles (+6,500)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,302 miles
    Test number
    362723047413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUndertrays not allowing full inspection
  3. Pass77,802 miles (+8,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    183940563627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass69,051 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,051 miles
    Test number
    934194350046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail69,022 miles (+10,237)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    106003109103
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,785 miles (+8,122)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,785 miles
    Test number
    686214009789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass50,663 miles (+6,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,663 miles
    Test number
    863703824070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass44,302 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,302 miles
    Test number
    447729631531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,826 miles (+6,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,826 miles
    Test number
    136539832239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass29,064 miles (+8,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,064 miles
    Test number
    746358307113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bulge in tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulge in tyre
  11. Pass20,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,112 miles
    Test number
    851505692379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 VFG

Does L11 VFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 VFG is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 VFG?
The MOT on L11 VFG is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 VFG done?
L11 VFG was recorded at 84,985 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,172 miles a year.
Has L11 VFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 VFG has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 VFG 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 L11 VFG find?
L11 VFG passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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