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BMW 120

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L18 AWYMOT history

L18 AWY is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 Feb 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 182,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
182,801 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AWY was last recorded at 182,801 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 4,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,941 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,860 miles
Average per year
11,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,801 miles
  • 2024 – 177,941 miles
  • 2022 – 171,416 miles
  • 2021 – 157,314 miles
  • 2020 – 141,869 miles
  • 2019 – 114,581 miles
  • 2018 – 97,974 miles
  • 2017 – 80,171 miles
  • 2015 – 65,037 miles
  • 2014 – 54,048 miles
  • 2013 – 46,566 miles
  • 2012 – 28,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber bush/coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion, suspension/structure etc

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,801 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    182,801 miles
    Test number
    379976019463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber bush/coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion, suspension/structure etc

  2. Fail182,801 miles (+4,860)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,801 miles
    Test number
    919219381014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber bush/coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion, suspension/structure etc

  3. Pass177,941 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,941 miles
    Test number
    224946167399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,853 miles (+6,437)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,853 miles
    Test number
    172683621523
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass171,416 miles (+14,102)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    171,416 miles
    Test number
    761814600984
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,314 miles (+15,445)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,314 miles
    Test number
    152784901782
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,869 miles (+27,288)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,869 miles
    Test number
    619228854580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,581 miles (+16,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,581 miles
    Test number
    839317533051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass97,974 miles (+17,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    431199198227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,171 miles (+15,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,171 miles
    Test number
    362657523142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper stat to smear screen
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass65,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    119593247894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,037 miles (+10,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    809141328415
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass54,048 miles (+7,482)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    529761754323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,566 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    386456243313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,565 miles (+10,426)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    277223643303
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteRear tyres worn inside edge

  16. Fail36,139 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,139 miles
    Test number
    445926433013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNon run flat tyres fitted to front of vehicle
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has two puncture repairs
    • NoteOnly one horn operating

  17. Pass36,139 miles (+7,549)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,139 miles
    Test number
    606686033015
    • NoteNon run flat tyres fitted to front of vehicle
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has two puncture repairs
    • NoteOnly one horn operating

  18. Pass28,590 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,590 miles
    Test number
    295882932086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L18 AWY

Does L18 AWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 AWY expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 AWY?
The MOT on L18 AWY expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 AWY done?
L18 AWY was recorded at 182,801 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 11,493 miles a year.
Has L18 AWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AWY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 AWY 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 L18 AWY find?
L18 AWY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber bush/coupling, and 2 more.

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