
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass35,260 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 35,260 miles
- Test number
- 744489211189
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass28,013 miles (+6,321)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 28,013 miles
- Test number
- 808885725180
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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