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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L18 LDXMOT history

L18 LDX is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,586 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LDX was last recorded at 133,586 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 12,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,395 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,191 miles
Average per year
9,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,586 miles
  • 2025 – 121,395 miles
  • 2024 – 111,195 miles
  • 2023 – 103,990 miles
  • 2022 – 89,357 miles
  • 2021 – 74,106 miles
  • 2020 – 72,955 miles
  • 2019 – 69,338 miles
  • 2018 – 63,658 miles
  • 2017 – 52,824 miles
  • 2016 – 40,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,586 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,586 miles (+12,191)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,586 miles
    Test number
    266602450274
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass121,395 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    537421031301
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s/f headlight
    • AdvisorySmall windscreen damage/chip in drivers view

  3. Fail121,395 miles (+10,200)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    495743047269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s/f headlight
    • AdvisorySmall windscreen damage/chip in drivers view

  4. Pass111,195 miles (+7,205)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,195 miles
    Test number
    988967341085
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  5. Pass103,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    856807337742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,990 miles (+14,633)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,990 miles
    Test number
    168581459546
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    422691649605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,357 miles (+15,251)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    897882586661
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,106 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    198174866215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,955 miles (+3,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,955 miles
    Test number
    517381982350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,338 miles (+5,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,338 miles
    Test number
    862651646587
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,658 miles (+10,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    821258643739
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass52,824 miles (+12,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,824 miles
    Test number
    229477344297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    665599107596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LDX

Does L18 LDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LDX is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LDX?
The MOT on L18 LDX is valid until 23 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 LDX done?
L18 LDX was recorded at 133,586 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 9,561 miles a year.
Has L18 LDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LDX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 LDX 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 LDX find?
L18 LDX passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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