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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L15 EEAMOT history

L15 EEA is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L15 EEA black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,424 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 EEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 EEA was last recorded at 111,424 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 9,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,738 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,686 miles
Average per year
8,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,424 miles
  • 2025 – 101,738 miles
  • 2024 – 95,448 miles
  • 2023 – 89,281 miles
  • 2022 – 82,390 miles
  • 2021 – 78,619 miles
  • 2020 – 66,904 miles
  • 2019 – 61,546 miles
  • 2018 – 51,084 miles
  • 2017 – 43,505 miles
  • 2016 – 31,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,424 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,424 miles (+9,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,424 miles
    Test number
    344265426118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,738 miles (+26)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,738 miles
    Test number
    917594917572
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail101,712 miles (+6,264)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    696625507114
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass95,448 miles (+6,167)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,448 miles
    Test number
    928755245098
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass89,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    754866344452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,281 miles (+6,891)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    699550181169
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass82,390 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,390 miles
    Test number
    244012622575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,619 miles (+11,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,619 miles
    Test number
    550229681712
    • 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. Pass66,904 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,904 miles
    Test number
    522930975095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    240013845892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail61,546 miles (+10,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,546 miles
    Test number
    978801144750
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass51,084 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    695692417418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,505 miles (+11,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    668449771989
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges 245/35r18
  14. Pass31,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    170347349567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail31,996 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,996 miles
    Test number
    289935454209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L15 EEA

Does L15 EEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 EEA is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 EEA?
The MOT on L15 EEA is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 EEA done?
L15 EEA was recorded at 111,424 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 8,156 miles a year.
Has L15 EEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 EEA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 EEA 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 L15 EEA find?
L15 EEA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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