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BMW 135

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,979 cc

L18 YAXMOT history

L18 YAX is a black petrol BMW 135 first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
43,758 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
135
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YAX was last recorded at 43,758 miles on 3 Dec 2022, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,425 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
2,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 43,758 miles
  • 2021 – 43,425 miles
  • 2020 – 42,291 miles
  • 2019 – 39,088 miles
  • 2017 – 37,599 miles
  • 2016 – 35,260 miles
  • 2015 – 28,013 miles
  • 2014 – 21,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,758 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,758 miles (+333)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    450822598988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass43,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    458141576078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail43,425 miles (+1,134)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    186977215130
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass42,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,291 miles
    Test number
    500310359833
    • AdvisoryAll tyres low
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Fail42,291 miles (+3,203)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,291 miles
    Test number
    717954592669
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres low
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass39,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    237205910274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail39,088 miles (+1,489)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,088 miles
    Test number
    508666322594
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass37,599 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,599 miles
    Test number
    515712032594
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
  9. Fail37,598 miles (+2,338)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,598 miles
    Test number
    182004819504
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)
  10. Pass35,260 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,260 miles
    Test number
    744489211189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,256 miles (+7,243)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,256 miles
    Test number
    803782168496
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • 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)
  12. Pass28,013 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,013 miles
    Test number
    808885725180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,692 miles
    Test number
    166027884037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YAX

Does L18 YAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 YAX expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 YAX?
The MOT on L18 YAX expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 YAX done?
L18 YAX was recorded at 43,758 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2022, an average of 2,541 miles a year.
Has L18 YAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YAX has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 YAX 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 YAX find?
L18 YAX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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