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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L18 TRTMOT history

L18 TRT is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,117 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TRT was last recorded at 151,117 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,100 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
10,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,117 miles
  • 2025 – 144,373 miles
  • 2024 – 136,769 miles
  • 2022 – 129,255 miles
  • 2021 – 116,441 miles
  • 2020 – 112,323 miles
  • 2019 – 104,292 miles
  • 2018 – 93,073 miles
  • 2017 – 88,104 miles
  • 2016 – 74,331 miles
  • 2015 – 57,830 miles
  • 2014 – 42,277 miles
  • 2013 – 28,244 miles
  • 2012 – 8,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,117 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,117 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,117 miles
    Test number
    217457350334
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Fail151,100 miles (+6,727)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,100 miles
    Test number
    550709174431
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass144,373 miles (+7,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,373 miles
    Test number
    608695288062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass136,769 miles (+7,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,769 miles
    Test number
    750931564176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass129,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,255 miles
    Test number
    566099641787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,252 miles (+7,775)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,252 miles
    Test number
    817654938425
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass121,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,477 miles
    Test number
    788599961118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail121,477 miles (+5,036)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,477 miles
    Test number
    861513341305
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,441 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    254549296288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  10. Fail116,441 miles (+4,118)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    451373958070
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  11. Pass112,323 miles (+8,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,323 miles
    Test number
    254087643283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,292 miles (+11,219)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,292 miles
    Test number
    573816268901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,073 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    707280362669
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  14. Fail93,039 miles (+4,935)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,039 miles
    Test number
    109487146305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass88,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    183671725138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail88,104 miles (+13,773)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    791608611117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,331 miles (+16,501)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    100678276391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,830 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,830 miles
    Test number
    157907335499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  19. Pass57,830 miles (+15,553)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,830 miles
    Test number
    335767635076
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  20. Pass42,277 miles (+14,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,277 miles
    Test number
    277707624068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass28,244 miles (+19,284)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,244 miles
    Test number
    125056343490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    8,960 miles
    Test number
    667648542082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 TRT

Does L18 TRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TRT is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TRT?
The MOT on L18 TRT is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TRT done?
L18 TRT was recorded at 151,117 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 10,233 miles a year.
Has L18 TRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TRT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 TRT 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 TRT find?
L18 TRT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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