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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L18 RLWMOT history

L18 RLW is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L18 RLW white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,269 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RLW was last recorded at 143,269 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 16,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,382 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,887 miles
Average per year
10,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,269 miles
  • 2025 – 126,382 miles
  • 2024 – 110,732 miles
  • 2023 – 98,508 miles
  • 2022 – 90,029 miles
  • 2021 – 82,975 miles
  • 2020 – 75,956 miles
  • 2019 – 65,200 miles
  • 2018 – 54,203 miles
  • 2017 – 42,069 miles
  • 2016 – 26,958 miles
  • 2015 – 22,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,269 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust flexy worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,269 miles (+16,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,269 miles
    Test number
    630038759568
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass126,382 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,382 miles
    Test number
    140969732061
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn

  3. Fail126,382 miles (+15,650)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,382 miles
    Test number
    248043862407
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn

  4. Pass110,732 miles (+12,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    222900472932
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn

  5. Pass98,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    960224033218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on edges

  6. Fail98,503 miles (+8,474)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,503 miles
    Test number
    994771817209
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wearing on edges

  7. Pass90,029 miles (+7,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,029 miles
    Test number
    924885882936
    • AdvisoryFront pads and discs worn--advise to replace
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre close to 2mm

  8. Pass82,975 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    134077955733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,956 miles (+10,756)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    748064027008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,200 miles (+10,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,200 miles
    Test number
    292150867136
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are starting to wear on both edges

  11. Pass54,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,203 miles
    Test number
    514044349282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,203 miles (+12,134)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,203 miles
    Test number
    531111834397
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/R tyre has bulge inner edger (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass42,069 miles (+15,111)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    198816837731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,958 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,958 miles
    Test number
    126741828115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,500 miles
    Test number
    742409724825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 RLW

Does L18 RLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RLW is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RLW?
The MOT on L18 RLW is valid until 23 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 RLW done?
L18 RLW was recorded at 143,269 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 10,905 miles a year.
Has L18 RLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RLW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 RLW 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 RLW find?
L18 RLW passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes worn; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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