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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L15 LJXMOT history

L15 LJX is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,657 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LJX was last recorded at 169,657 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,657 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,657 miles
  • 2025 – 157,076 miles
  • 2024 – 150,082 miles
  • 2023 – 141,566 miles
  • 2022 – 131,154 miles
  • 2021 – 122,242 miles
  • 2020 – 116,534 miles
  • 2019 – 102,605 miles
  • 2018 – 88,194 miles
  • 2017 – 74,556 miles
  • 2016 – 56,236 miles
  • 2015 – 41,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,657 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,657 miles
    Test number
    558464760070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,657 miles (+12,581)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,657 miles
    Test number
    409870378477
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  3. Pass157,076 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    157,076 miles
    Test number
    666392325727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,082 miles
    Test number
    585306091841
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread /perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both measured at 2mm[tyres split between tread] (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail150,082 miles (+8,516)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,082 miles
    Test number
    343021336883
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread /perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both measured at 2mm[tyres split between tread] (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass141,566 miles (+10,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,566 miles
    Test number
    187319511457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass131,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,154 miles
    Test number
    476496234395
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail131,154 miles (+8,912)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,154 miles
    Test number
    570529893844
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass122,242 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,242 miles
    Test number
    203176175037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,961 miles (+5,427)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,961 miles
    Test number
    233832543308
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look low
  11. Pass116,534 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,534 miles
    Test number
    598004354820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Fail116,523 miles (+13,918)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,523 miles
    Test number
    260106443549
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Pass102,605 miles (+14,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    340979171083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged
  14. Pass88,194 miles (+13,638)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,194 miles
    Test number
    111433128103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,556 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    992453953032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,335 miles (+15,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,335 miles
    Test number
    545397016932
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass56,236 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,236 miles
    Test number
    757554456008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,196 miles (+14,551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    267130321845
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass41,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    727839085092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 LJX

Does L15 LJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LJX is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 LJX?
The MOT on L15 LJX is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 LJX done?
L15 LJX was recorded at 169,657 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 11,307 miles a year.
Has L15 LJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LJX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 LJX 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 LJX find?
L15 LJX passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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