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BMW 120

Brown · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L18 YRMMOT history

L18 YRM is a brown diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

L18 YRM brown BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2024
Mileage
154,427 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YRM was last recorded at 154,427 miles on 15 May 2023, 9,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,242 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
9,185 miles
Average per year
10,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,427 miles
  • 2022 – 145,242 miles
  • 2020 – 130,256 miles
  • 2019 – 118,667 miles
  • 2018 – 101,485 miles
  • 2017 – 91,027 miles
  • 2016 – 78,132 miles
  • 2015 – 60,749 miles
  • 2014 – 49,446 miles
  • 2013 – 42,535 miles
  • 2012 – 33,470 miles
  • 2011 – 24,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,427 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Emissions to clean to perform smoke test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,427 miles (+9,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    154,427 miles
    Test number
    804241258749
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass145,242 miles (+14,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    145,242 miles
    Test number
    871442157443
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass130,256 miles (+11,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,256 miles
    Test number
    513955987251
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  4. Pass118,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,667 miles
    Test number
    225712864153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,667 miles (+17,182)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,667 miles
    Test number
    980289582290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass101,485 miles (+10,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,485 miles
    Test number
    434131301907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  7. Pass91,027 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,027 miles
    Test number
    424433621593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to perform smoke test

  8. Fail91,015 miles (+12,883)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,015 miles
    Test number
    988678726687
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to perform smoke test

  9. Pass78,132 miles (+17,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,132 miles
    Test number
    755854374279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire broken

  10. Pass60,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    778078515149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,749 miles (+11,303)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    936378515179
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass49,446 miles (+6,911)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    885431244126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass42,535 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,535 miles
    Test number
    336645113202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,470 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,470 miles
    Test number
    946882712227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,517 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,517 miles
    Test number
    509403101223
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about L18 YRM

Does L18 YRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 YRM expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 YRM?
The MOT on L18 YRM expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 YRM done?
L18 YRM was recorded at 154,427 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 10,996 miles a year.
Has L18 YRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YRM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L18 YRM 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 YRM find?
L18 YRM passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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