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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L15 TVOMOT history

L15 TVO is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 31 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
92,854 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 TVO was last recorded at 92,854 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,853 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,854 miles
  • 2025 – 90,768 miles
  • 2023 – 90,428 miles
  • 2022 – 88,938 miles
  • 2021 – 84,359 miles
  • 2020 – 80,061 miles
  • 2019 – 71,887 miles
  • 2018 – 65,100 miles
  • 2017 – 57,274 miles
  • 2016 – 54,230 miles
  • 2015 – 48,584 miles
  • 2014 – 37,949 miles
  • 2013 – 26,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,854 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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tps light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,854 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    92,854 miles
    Test number
    210523319273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail92,853 miles (+2,085)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    361051409049
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    330855869618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpm light on

  4. Fail90,768 miles (+2)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    625057043237
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTps light on

  5. Fail90,766 miles (+338)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,766 miles
    Test number
    561175700217
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTps light on

  6. Pass90,428 miles (+1,490)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,428 miles
    Test number
    636198742569
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,938 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,938 miles
    Test number
    466780654916
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel leaking on alloy rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail88,938 miles (+4,579)3 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,938 miles
    Test number
    180797629500
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel leaking on alloy rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass84,359 miles (+4,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,359 miles
    Test number
    330783478625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe worn

  10. Pass80,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,061 miles
    Test number
    765019967899
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker starting to leak

  11. Fail80,061 miles (+8,174)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,061 miles
    Test number
    568882199356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shocker starting to leak

  12. Pass71,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,887 miles
    Test number
    255798062743
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail71,887 miles (+6,787)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,887 miles
    Test number
    548857121904
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass65,100 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    253551949580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,274 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    988585917831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,230 miles (+5,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    832153375647
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on tread edges

  17. Pass48,584 miles (+10,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,584 miles
    Test number
    279612915251
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass37,949 miles (+11,938)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,949 miles
    Test number
    629413904286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,011 miles
    Test number
    905911113299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 TVO

Does L15 TVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 TVO is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 TVO?
The MOT on L15 TVO is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 TVO done?
L15 TVO was recorded at 92,854 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
Has L15 TVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TVO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 TVO 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 TVO find?
L15 TVO passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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