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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L18 UXYMOT history

L18 UXY is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 102,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,350 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 UXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 UXY was last recorded at 102,350 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,339 miles · 10 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
11,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,350 miles
  • 2025 – 90,972 miles
  • 2024 – 79,073 miles
  • 2023 – 51,783 miles
  • 2022 – 31,598 miles
  • 2021 – 29,909 miles
  • 2020 – 27,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,350 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust fouling bodyRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front sill jacking block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 21 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,350 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    181260473686
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body
  2. Fail102,339 miles (+11,367)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,339 miles
    Test number
    805447715766
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fouling body
  3. Pass90,972 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,972 miles
    Test number
    202235602044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill jacking block missing
  4. Fail90,855 miles (+11,782)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,855 miles
    Test number
    824877871992
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill jacking block missing
  5. Pass79,073 miles (+27,290)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,073 miles
    Test number
    267878052856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,783 miles
    Test number
    775070531746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,780 miles (+20,182)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,780 miles
    Test number
    502548106708
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass31,598 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    202764193383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass29,909 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    526135176734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    27,078 miles
    Test number
    352920054165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    891454003082
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L18 UXY

Does L18 UXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 UXY is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 UXY?
The MOT on L18 UXY is valid until 12 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 UXY done?
L18 UXY was recorded at 102,350 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 11,959 miles a year.
Has L18 UXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 UXY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 UXY 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 UXY find?
L18 UXY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust fouling body.

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