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BMW 435

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

L18 GRDMOT history

L18 GRD is a silver diesel BMW 435 first used on 31 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 75,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,536 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
435
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GRD was last recorded at 75,536 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 14,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,846 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,690 miles
Average per year
9,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,536 miles
  • 2024 – 60,846 miles
  • 2023 – 46,290 miles
  • 2022 – 36,408 miles
  • 2021 – 22,433 miles
  • 2020 – 19,544 miles
  • 2019 – 13,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,536 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear straight arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff both drive shaft seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,536 miles (+14,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    362547009668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass60,846 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    175391252078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail60,817 miles (+14,527)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    754857091914
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken sensor not working (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass46,290 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,290 miles
    Test number
    941232742969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,408 miles (+13,975)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,408 miles
    Test number
    924619447749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    923929303943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail22,433 miles (+2,889)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    550661928112
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass19,544 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    713103175497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,492 miles
    Test number
    523160131194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 GRD

Does L18 GRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GRD is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 GRD?
The MOT on L18 GRD is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 GRD done?
L18 GRD was recorded at 75,536 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 9,926 miles a year.
Has L18 GRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GRD has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 GRD 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 GRD find?
L18 GRD passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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