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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L15 UEXMOT history

L15 UEX is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 19 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,030 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 UEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 UEX was last recorded at 134,030 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 8,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,684 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,346 miles
Average per year
6,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,030 miles
  • 2025 – 125,684 miles
  • 2024 – 124,583 miles
  • 2023 – 121,040 miles
  • 2022 – 118,880 miles
  • 2021 – 117,273 miles
  • 2020 – 115,735 miles
  • 2019 – 111,984 miles
  • 2018 – 103,126 miles
  • 2016 – 75,800 miles
  • 2015 – 67,328 miles
  • 2014 – 59,391 miles
  • 2013 – 42,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,030 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,030 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,030 miles
    Test number
    938688566434
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,030 miles (+8,346)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,030 miles
    Test number
    736413475802
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush spring cup arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,684 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,684 miles
    Test number
    570680377953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,583 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,583 miles
    Test number
    867289115586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,040 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,040 miles
    Test number
    610411246980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,880 miles
    Test number
    520045164111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,880 miles (+1,607)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,880 miles
    Test number
    441249358266
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    747193649099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail117,273 miles (+1,538)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    212232803133
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,735 miles (+3,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,735 miles
    Test number
    838283361215
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    254518345551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,984 miles (+8,858)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,984 miles
    Test number
    982310729577
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass103,126 miles (+27,326)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    957760436436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,800 miles (+8,472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    695681771996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,328 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    438923405178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail67,211 miles (+7,820)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    519479385034
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass59,391 miles (+17,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    138683284403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,302 miles
    Test number
    495480113018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 UEX

Does L15 UEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 UEX is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 UEX?
The MOT on L15 UEX is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 UEX done?
L15 UEX was recorded at 134,030 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,764 miles a year.
Has L15 UEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 UEX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 UEX 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 UEX find?
L15 UEX passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front headlight slightly loose; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush spring cup arm, and 1 more.

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