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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L15 SVSMOT history

L15 SVS is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L15 SVS red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,859 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 SVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 SVS was last recorded at 67,859 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,023 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
836 miles
Average per year
3,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,859 miles
  • 2025 – 67,023 miles
  • 2024 – 66,726 miles
  • 2023 – 65,445 miles
  • 2022 – 64,013 miles
  • 2020 – 62,941 miles
  • 2019 – 61,608 miles
  • 2018 – 58,961 miles
  • 2017 – 56,491 miles
  • 2016 – 55,027 miles
  • 2015 – 52,840 miles
  • 2014 – 51,103 miles
  • 2013 – 48,058 miles
  • 2012 – 45,491 miles
  • 2011 – 39,475 miles
  • 2010 – 22,299 miles
  • 2008 – 15,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,859 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet lifters not working
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fittedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,859 miles (+836)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,859 miles
    Test number
    814805407207
    • AdvisoryBonnet lifters not working
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded
  2. Pass67,023 miles (+297)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    903972893031
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframes and suspension components very rusty
  3. Pass66,726 miles (+1,281)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    508762718187
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fited
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components rusty
  4. Pass65,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    265172288641
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty
  5. Fail65,444 miles (+1,431)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,444 miles
    Test number
    242300737448
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty
  6. Pass64,013 miles (+1,072)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,013 miles
    Test number
    270089134866
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty
  7. Pass62,941 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    569031982584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail62,935 miles (+1,327)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,935 miles
    Test number
    324750976203
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass61,608 miles (+2,647)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    733144256359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass58,961 miles (+2,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,961 miles
    Test number
    889314941191
    • 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))
  11. Pass56,491 miles (+1,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,491 miles
    Test number
    630061595001
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass55,027 miles (+2,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,027 miles
    Test number
    441073720143
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass52,840 miles (+1,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    651901022512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 91V (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components
  14. Pass51,103 miles (+3,045)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    325814574474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass48,058 miles (+2,567)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    819919163221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass45,491 miles (+9)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    169188272204
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteTyre inflation warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail45,482 miles (+6,007)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    577677872280
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteTyre inflation warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass39,475 miles (+17,176)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,475 miles
    Test number
    365905371160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,299 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,299 miles
    Test number
    653201380181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,865 miles (+5,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,865 miles
    Test number
    233903430067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  21. Pass15,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    15,645 miles
    Test number
    481251218338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 SVS

Does L15 SVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 SVS is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 SVS?
The MOT on L15 SVS is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 SVS done?
L15 SVS was recorded at 67,859 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
Has L15 SVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 SVS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 SVS 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 SVS find?
L15 SVS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: bonnet lifters not working; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, and 3 more.

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