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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L18 VYMMOT history

L18 VYM is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 5 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 63,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

L18 VYM blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,798 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VYM was last recorded at 63,798 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,686 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,112 miles
Average per year
4,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,798 miles
  • 2024 – 58,686 miles
  • 2023 – 44,670 miles
  • 2022 – 38,678 miles
  • 2021 – 35,640 miles
  • 2020 – 32,161 miles
  • 2019 – 28,412 miles
  • 2018 – 25,700 miles
  • 2016 – 21,613 miles
  • 2015 – 19,963 miles
  • 2014 – 13,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,798 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,798 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    710193920633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,686 miles (+14,016)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,686 miles
    Test number
    890355820068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,670 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,670 miles
    Test number
    412638920403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,678 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    38,678 miles
    Test number
    117544132194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,640 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,640 miles
    Test number
    482185844307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,638 miles (+3,477)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,638 miles
    Test number
    784831685383
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass32,161 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,161 miles
    Test number
    570274448735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,412 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,412 miles
    Test number
    417385805090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,700 miles (+4,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,700 miles
    Test number
    380319965273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass21,613 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,613 miles
    Test number
    745691484831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,963 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,963 miles
    Test number
    148536449107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,938 miles (+6,787)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,938 miles
    Test number
    935165625233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass13,151 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    13,151 miles
    Test number
    295799814415
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L18 VYM

Does L18 VYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VYM is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 VYM?
The MOT on L18 VYM is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 VYM done?
L18 VYM was recorded at 63,798 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,401 miles a year.
Has L18 VYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VYM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 VYM 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 VYM find?
L18 VYM passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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