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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

L18 XJHMOT history

L18 XJH is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 30 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 90,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,922 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XJH was last recorded at 90,922 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 10,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,611 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,311 miles
Average per year
7,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,922 miles
  • 2025 – 80,611 miles
  • 2023 – 74,431 miles
  • 2022 – 66,622 miles
  • 2021 – 61,650 miles
  • 2020 – 58,094 miles
  • 2019 – 52,769 miles
  • 2018 – 36,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,922 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,922 miles (+10,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    321535037544
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass80,611 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,611 miles
    Test number
    818248498655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    315086077179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail74,429 miles (+7,807)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    457377317101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,622 miles (+4,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,622 miles
    Test number
    125823782468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass61,650 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    221033868669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,094 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    939148102085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,769 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,769 miles
    Test number
    167844593061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,290 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    52,290 miles
    Test number
    976307732853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail52,282 miles (+15,924)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    637316251565
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass36,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,358 miles
    Test number
    245843505048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 XJH

Does L18 XJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XJH is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 XJH?
The MOT on L18 XJH is valid until 9 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 XJH done?
L18 XJH was recorded at 90,922 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,311 miles a year.
Has L18 XJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XJH has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 XJH 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 XJH find?
L18 XJH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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