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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2020 · 1,499 cc

L18 JOYMOT history

L18 JOY is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 31 Jan 2020. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 5 of 5 MOT tests, with 45,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L18 JOY grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
45,811 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
5
5 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
31 Jan 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JOY was last recorded at 45,811 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 12,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,484 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,327 miles
Average per year
10,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,811 miles
  • 2025 – 33,484 miles
  • 2024 – 22,922 miles
  • 2023 – 11,434 miles
  • 2022 – 2,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,811 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 13 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,811 miles (+12,327)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    45,811 miles
    Test number
    802083733822
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass33,484 miles (+10,562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    33,484 miles
    Test number
    877405888944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,922 miles (+11,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    22,922 miles
    Test number
    461808807642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass11,434 miles (+8,638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    11,434 miles
    Test number
    944578282010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass2,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    2,796 miles
    Test number
    276772374948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 JOY

Does L18 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 JOY is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 JOY?
The MOT on L18 JOY is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 JOY done?
L18 JOY was recorded at 45,811 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 10,681 miles a year.
Has L18 JOY ever failed its MOT?
No. L18 JOY has passed all 5 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L18 JOY 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 JOY find?
L18 JOY passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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