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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L12 PLJMOT history

L12 PLJ is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
52,619 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L12 PLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L12 PLJ was last recorded at 52,619 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 3,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,538 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,081 miles
Average per year
3,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,619 miles
  • 2024 – 49,538 miles
  • 2023 – 46,176 miles
  • 2022 – 42,655 miles
  • 2021 – 41,274 miles
  • 2020 – 40,219 miles
  • 2019 – 39,325 miles
  • 2018 – 37,165 miles
  • 2017 – 31,677 miles
  • 2016 – 26,669 miles
  • 2015 – 18,369 miles
  • 2014 – 12,034 miles
  • 2013 – 5,479 miles
  • 2012 – 4,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,619 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,619 miles (+3,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,619 miles
    Test number
    748202858820
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass49,538 miles (+3,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    350238634323
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass46,176 miles (+3,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    233509491424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass42,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,655 miles
    Test number
    877420211181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail42,655 miles (+1,381)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,655 miles
    Test number
    526410416973
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,274 miles (+1,055)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    136156934194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 worn both edges (5.2.3 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass40,219 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,219 miles
    Test number
    323138141600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,325 miles (+2,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    481000216644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth wing mirror glasses heavily discoloured

  9. Pass37,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    328856221492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail37,165 miles (+5,488)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    389369263713
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass31,677 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,677 miles
    Test number
    652188291211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,669 miles (+8,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,669 miles
    Test number
    663390812608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass18,369 miles (+6,335)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,369 miles
    Test number
    195112485176
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass12,034 miles (+6,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,034 miles
    Test number
    289115574497
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass5,479 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    5,479 miles
    Test number
    357381873119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    4,219 miles
    Test number
    217350382162
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about L12 PLJ

Does L12 PLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PLJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L12 PLJ?
The MOT on L12 PLJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L12 PLJ done?
L12 PLJ was recorded at 52,619 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,631 miles a year.
Has L12 PLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L12 PLJ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L12 PLJ 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 L12 PLJ find?
L12 PLJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewall.

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