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BMW 435

White · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L18 BFBMOT history

L18 BFB is a white diesel BMW 435 first used on 27 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 117,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,470 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BFB was last recorded at 117,470 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 16,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,041 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,429 miles
Average per year
10,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,470 miles
  • 2024 – 101,041 miles
  • 2023 – 93,641 miles
  • 2022 – 79,701 miles
  • 2021 – 62,940 miles
  • 2020 – 53,542 miles
  • 2019 – 47,402 miles
  • 2018 – 35,700 miles
  • 2017 – 33,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,470 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight play at osf wheel

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,470 miles (+16,429)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,470 miles
    Test number
    738081622830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play at osf wheel

  2. Pass101,041 miles (+7,400)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    240990574848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,641 miles (+13,940)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    381975388947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,701 miles (+16,761)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    375498059231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,940 miles
    Test number
    692113139715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,939 miles (+9,397)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,939 miles
    Test number
    977682615773
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass53,542 miles (+6,140)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    950432164738
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,402 miles (+11,702)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,402 miles
    Test number
    435604655305
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass35,700 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,700 miles
    Test number
    102753911625
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underneath.

  10. Pass33,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,020 miles
    Test number
    573454957885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BFB

Does L18 BFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BFB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 BFB?
The MOT on L18 BFB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BFB done?
L18 BFB was recorded at 117,470 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 10,041 miles a year.
Has L18 BFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BFB has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 BFB 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 BFB find?
L18 BFB passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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