BMW 120
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L18 DYMMOT history
L18 DYM is a black petrol BMW 120 first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,336 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 85,336 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,572 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 DYM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 DYM was last recorded at 85,336 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,334 miles · 4 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,572 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,336 miles
- 2024 – 77,578 miles
- 2023 – 69,870 miles
- 2022 – 64,641 miles
- 2021 – 60,947 miles
- 2020 – 55,824 miles
- 2019 – 51,378 miles
- 2018 – 45,489 miles
- 2017 – 41,783 miles
- 2016 – 35,980 miles
- 2014 – 32,986 miles
- 2013 – 27,633 miles
- 2012 – 21,986 miles
- 2011 – 20,038 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,336 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,336 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 85,336 miles
- Test number
- 796398435787
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,334 miles (+7,756)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,334 miles
- Test number
- 118032105076
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,578 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 77,578 miles
- Test number
- 725415945000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail77,578 miles (+7,708)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,578 miles
- Test number
- 886794413334
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,870 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 69,870 miles
- Test number
- 944909486430
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail69,870 miles (+5,229)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,870 miles
- Test number
- 670716959277
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
Pass64,641 miles (+3,694)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 64,641 miles
- Test number
- 355206922640
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,947 miles (+5,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 60,947 miles
- Test number
- 273601423086
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective In front of axle. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,824 miles (+4,446)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 55,824 miles
- Test number
- 547703125150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 51,378 miles
- Test number
- 377965251148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,378 miles (+5,889)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,378 miles
- Test number
- 826611722953
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,489 miles (+3,706)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 45,489 miles
- Test number
- 330097467331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,783 miles (+5,803)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 41,783 miles
- Test number
- 743253640091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,980 miles (+966)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 35,980 miles
- Test number
- 525670502437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,014 miles (+2,028)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 35,014 miles
- Test number
- 534693613594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,986 miles (+5,353)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 32,986 miles
- Test number
- 386252744340
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass27,633 miles (+2,572)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 27,633 miles
- Test number
- 396323843348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
Pass25,061 miles (+3,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 25,061 miles
- Test number
- 269437003008
- 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)
Pass21,986 miles (+1,948)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 21,986 miles
- Test number
- 945378012047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,038 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 20,038 miles
- Test number
- 309926831218
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about L18 DYM
- Does L18 DYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DYM is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L18 DYM?
- The MOT on L18 DYM is valid until 4 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 DYM done?
- L18 DYM was recorded at 85,336 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,572 miles a year.
- Has L18 DYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 DYM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 DYM 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 DYM find?
- L18 DYM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.