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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L18 TDHMOT history

L18 TDH is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 16 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 174,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
174,433 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TDH was last recorded at 174,433 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 3,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,174 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,259 miles
Average per year
11,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,433 miles
  • 2021 – 171,174 miles
  • 2020 – 160,036 miles
  • 2019 – 153,498 miles
  • 2018 – 149,505 miles
  • 2017 – 140,417 miles
  • 2016 – 130,722 miles
  • 2015 – 118,516 miles
  • 2014 – 101,787 miles
  • 2013 – 87,298 miles
  • 2012 – 72,848 miles
  • 2011 – 58,202 miles
  • 2010 – 41,861 miles
  • 2009 – 27,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,433 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,433 miles (+3,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,433 miles
    Test number
    618348924263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,174 miles (+11,138)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,174 miles
    Test number
    954372220301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,036 miles (+6,538)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,036 miles
    Test number
    365879685966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,498 miles (+3,993)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,498 miles
    Test number
    486648718981
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,505 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    149,505 miles
    Test number
    638827913616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,417 miles (+9,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,417 miles
    Test number
    296601065340
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  7. Pass130,722 miles (+12,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,722 miles
    Test number
    637211760078
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryO/S/F shockabsorber weeping
    • AdvisoryO/S/R skockabsorber weeping

  8. Pass118,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,516 miles
    Test number
    106976056419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail118,516 miles (+16,729)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,516 miles
    Test number
    843822055863
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass101,787 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,787 miles
    Test number
    257913984268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail101,785 miles (+14,487)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,785 miles
    Test number
    969354774240
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass87,298 miles (+14,450)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,298 miles
    Test number
    449013783289
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass72,848 miles (+14,646)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,848 miles
    Test number
    277386782260
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn very low recommend attention
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  14. Pass58,202 miles (+16,341)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    638634681263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,861 miles (+14,033)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,861 miles
    Test number
    240699270274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,828 miles
    Test number
    124511379298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 TDH

Does L18 TDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 TDH expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 TDH?
The MOT on L18 TDH expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 TDH done?
L18 TDH was recorded at 174,433 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 11,198 miles a year.
Has L18 TDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TDH has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on L18 TDH 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 TDH find?
L18 TDH passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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