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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L13 BWEMOT history

L13 BWE is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 10 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 54,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,440 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
10 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BWE was last recorded at 54,440 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 10,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,273 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,167 miles
Average per year
6,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,440 miles
  • 2024 – 44,273 miles
  • 2023 – 38,092 miles
  • 2022 – 31,943 miles
  • 2021 – 27,298 miles
  • 2020 – 23,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,440 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,440 miles (+10,167)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,440 miles
    Test number
    638769109759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,273 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    412961982147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,092 miles (+6,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,092 miles
    Test number
    956225613920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass31,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    31,943 miles
    Test number
    102093200861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail31,943 miles (+33)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,943 miles
    Test number
    670068896950
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  6. Fail31,910 miles (+4,612)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,910 miles
    Test number
    687174515196
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass27,298 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    27,298 miles
    Test number
    111681593719
    • 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))

  8. Fail27,293 miles (+3,974)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,293 miles
    Test number
    461579392284
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass23,319 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    682379507380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,819 miles
    Test number
    779639730917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L13 BWE

Does L13 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BWE is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 BWE?
The MOT on L13 BWE is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BWE done?
L13 BWE was recorded at 54,440 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,053 miles a year.
Has L13 BWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BWE has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 BWE 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 L13 BWE find?
L13 BWE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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