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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L18 HWXMOT history

L18 HWX is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,709 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HWX was last recorded at 86,709 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 8,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,579 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,130 miles
Average per year
4,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,709 miles
  • 2025 – 78,579 miles
  • 2024 – 74,900 miles
  • 2023 – 70,947 miles
  • 2022 – 66,955 miles
  • 2021 – 63,122 miles
  • 2020 – 61,274 miles
  • 2019 – 57,685 miles
  • 2018 – 52,888 miles
  • 2017 – 47,372 miles
  • 2016 – 42,558 miles
  • 2015 – 36,499 miles
  • 2014 – 30,026 miles
  • 2013 – 20,512 miles
  • 2012 – 19,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,709 miles (+8,130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    470930161108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass78,579 miles (+3,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    667566063098
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass74,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    249356782077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,900 miles (+3,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    364057303197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass70,947 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    785483682034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,955 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    863307165643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,122 miles (+1,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    919249422851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,274 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,274 miles
    Test number
    326419593992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,685 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,685 miles
    Test number
    100491973761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,888 miles (+5,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,888 miles
    Test number
    580527155574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bump stops cracking
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp has small crack forming
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber bump stop cracking

  11. Pass47,372 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,372 miles
    Test number
    684758991308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,558 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,558 miles
    Test number
    575744784227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,507 miles (+6,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    431023497964
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass36,499 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    577660775053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,026 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,026 miles
    Test number
    105080974059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,512 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,512 miles
    Test number
    989701473040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,752 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,752 miles
    Test number
    206053162241
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService light on
    • NoteWindscreen damaged out of swept area

Questions about L18 HWX

Does L18 HWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 HWX is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 HWX?
The MOT on L18 HWX is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 HWX done?
L18 HWX was recorded at 86,709 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,983 miles a year.
Has L18 HWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HWX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 HWX 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 HWX find?
L18 HWX passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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