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BMW 435

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L18 CUEMOT history

L18 CUE is a blue diesel BMW 435 first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
76,434 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CUE was last recorded at 76,434 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,434 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,434 miles
  • 2025 – 69,440 miles
  • 2024 – 65,156 miles
  • 2023 – 57,179 miles
  • 2022 – 51,410 miles
  • 2021 – 45,967 miles
  • 2020 – 44,166 miles
  • 2019 – 40,832 miles
  • 2018 – 36,745 miles
  • 2017 – 29,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,434 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    129933571202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail76,434 miles (+6,994)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    968972703195
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass69,440 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,440 miles
    Test number
    965634053621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,156 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,156 miles
    Test number
    272946230416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,179 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,179 miles
    Test number
    497496609008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,901 miles (+5,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    980040522145
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge
  7. Pass51,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    408747514521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail51,410 miles (+5,443)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    648590064495
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass45,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,967 miles
    Test number
    312750808477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail45,967 miles (+1,801)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,967 miles
    Test number
    373130337138
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass44,166 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    521621765719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,832 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,832 miles
    Test number
    512738367190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,745 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,745 miles
    Test number
    841312695171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,913 miles
    Test number
    683790631616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,913 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,913 miles
    Test number
    565312535890
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L18 CUE

Does L18 CUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CUE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CUE?
The MOT on L18 CUE is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CUE done?
L18 CUE was recorded at 76,434 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,180 miles a year.
Has L18 CUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CUE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 CUE 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 CUE find?
L18 CUE passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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