BMW 116
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc
L18 EMHMOT history
L18 EMH is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 14 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 143,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 143,407 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 12,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 EMH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 14 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 EMH was last recorded at 143,407 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 11,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,066 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,341 miles
- Average per year
- 12,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,407 miles
- 2025 – 132,066 miles
- 2024 – 117,693 miles
- 2023 – 106,065 miles
- 2022 – 93,567 miles
- 2021 – 84,345 miles
- 2020 – 77,807 miles
- 2019 – 67,046 miles
- 2018 – 46,990 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,407 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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.
Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
10 tests since 4 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,407 miles (+11,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 143,407 miles
- Test number
- 542927640508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,066 miles (+14,373)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 132,066 miles
- Test number
- 390628454597
- AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,693 miles (+11,628)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 117,693 miles
- Test number
- 384219719725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,065 miles (+12,498)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 106,065 miles
- Test number
- 790738100045
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,567 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 93,567 miles
- Test number
- 353790269372
- AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
- AdvisoryFront Inner 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail93,567 miles (+9,222)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,567 miles
- Test number
- 180888899238
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
- AdvisoryFront Inner 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,345 miles (+6,538)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 84,345 miles
- Test number
- 266721081896
- AdvisoryBody under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,807 miles (+10,761)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 77,807 miles
- Test number
- 504607370282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,046 miles (+20,056)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 67,046 miles
- Test number
- 821169896437
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass46,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 46,990 miles
- Test number
- 444424923545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 EMH
- Does L18 EMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 EMH is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 EMH?
- The MOT on L18 EMH is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 EMH done?
- L18 EMH was recorded at 143,407 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 12,098 miles a year.
- Has L18 EMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 EMH has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on L18 EMH 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 EMH find?
- L18 EMH passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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