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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L18 PHSMOT history

L18 PHS is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,891 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PHS was last recorded at 143,891 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,877 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,891 miles
  • 2025 – 139,578 miles
  • 2024 – 134,461 miles
  • 2023 – 128,819 miles
  • 2022 – 123,370 miles
  • 2021 – 117,244 miles
  • 2020 – 110,252 miles
  • 2019 – 102,441 miles
  • 2018 – 91,101 miles
  • 2017 – 78,649 miles
  • 2016 – 66,796 miles
  • 2015 – 54,626 miles
  • 2014 – 42,990 miles
  • 2013 – 31,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,891 miles
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,891 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,891 miles
    Test number
    925081797776
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail143,877 miles (+4,299)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,877 miles
    Test number
    410052580250
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass139,578 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,578 miles
    Test number
    125844314141
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail139,571 miles (+5,110)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,571 miles
    Test number
    601409167226
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass134,461 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,461 miles
    Test number
    624085575747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,819 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,819 miles
    Test number
    427915601559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,370 miles
    Test number
    295411508584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,370 miles (+6,126)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,370 miles
    Test number
    527207565108
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass117,244 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,244 miles
    Test number
    277390662925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,252 miles (+7,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    271020526553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass102,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    865623647898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail102,441 miles (+11,340)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    473563256023
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass91,101 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    515158352623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

  14. Fail91,101 miles (+12,452)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    351735732648
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

  15. Pass78,649 miles (+11,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,649 miles
    Test number
    431189725170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass66,796 miles (+12,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    322042030116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail54,626 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    538966305270
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle failed to produce sufficient smoke to trigger a DSM reading

  18. Pass54,626 miles (+11,636)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    946186605209
    • NoteVehicle failed to produce sufficient smoke to trigger a DSM reading

  19. Pass42,990 miles (+11,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,990 miles
    Test number
    595286114254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass31,455 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    466247613210
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTyres worn on outer edge, suggests alignment issue.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail31,455 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    269177113274
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTyres worn on outer edge, suggests alignment issue.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L18 PHS

Does L18 PHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PHS is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 PHS?
The MOT on L18 PHS is valid until 11 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 PHS done?
L18 PHS was recorded at 143,891 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 8,582 miles a year.
Has L18 PHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 PHS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 PHS 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 PHS find?
L18 PHS passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: road wheel slightly distorted.

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