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BMW 218

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L18 EAVMOT history

L18 EAV is a silver diesel BMW 218 first used on 3 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 77,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
77,919 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 EAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 EAV was last recorded at 77,919 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 6,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,619 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,300 miles
Average per year
6,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,919 miles
  • 2025 – 71,619 miles
  • 2024 – 65,752 miles
  • 2023 – 59,160 miles
  • 2022 – 52,977 miles
  • 2021 – 46,979 miles
  • 2019 – 36,909 miles
  • 2018 – 30,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,919 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,919 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,919 miles
    Test number
    955168830160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,619 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,619 miles
    Test number
    155937532569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,752 miles (+6,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,752 miles
    Test number
    852475503821
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass59,160 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,160 miles
    Test number
    458931682064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,977 miles
    Test number
    208781191775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,977 miles (+5,998)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,977 miles
    Test number
    858983338069
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass46,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    491611085296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,979 miles (+10,070)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    865860557729
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass36,909 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    430896038968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,614 miles
    Test number
    313931121668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 EAV

Does L18 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 EAV is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 EAV?
The MOT on L18 EAV is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 EAV done?
L18 EAV was recorded at 77,919 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,097 miles a year.
Has L18 EAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 EAV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 EAV 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 EAV find?
L18 EAV passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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