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BMW 1 Series

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L18 SEMMOT history

L18 SEM is a white petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L18 SEM 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 31 May 2027
Mileage
60,519 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SEM was last recorded at 60,519 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,443 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
5,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,519 miles
  • 2025 – 56,642 miles
  • 2024 – 52,996 miles
  • 2023 – 48,681 miles
  • 2022 – 43,170 miles
  • 2019 – 40,937 miles
  • 2018 – 33,392 miles
  • 2017 – 20,182 miles
  • 2016 – 9,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,519 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,519 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    301966935013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail60,443 miles (+3,801)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,443 miles
    Test number
    913442780040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged/ on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass56,642 miles (+3,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,642 miles
    Test number
    837152895561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass52,996 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    461329910100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail52,991 miles (+4,310)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,991 miles
    Test number
    546962499091
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,681 miles (+5,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,681 miles
    Test number
    962247494957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass43,170 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    139339616588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,937 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,937 miles
    Test number
    260010714092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,392 miles (+13,210)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    636289710097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,182 miles (+10,613)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    20,182 miles
    Test number
    533607073046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,569 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,569 miles
    Test number
    347415970334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    8,222 miles
    Test number
    218113358158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SEM

Does L18 SEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SEM is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SEM?
The MOT on L18 SEM is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 SEM done?
L18 SEM was recorded at 60,519 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
Has L18 SEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SEM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 SEM 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 SEM find?
L18 SEM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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