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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L19 EKAMOT history

L19 EKA is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
137,126 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 EKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 EKA was last recorded at 137,126 miles on 15 May 2026, 3,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,129 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,997 miles
Average per year
9,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,126 miles
  • 2025 – 133,129 miles
  • 2024 – 129,867 miles
  • 2023 – 118,439 miles
  • 2022 – 105,577 miles
  • 2021 – 97,701 miles
  • 2020 – 94,099 miles
  • 2019 – 74,580 miles
  • 2018 – 52,089 miles
  • 2016 – 40,596 miles
  • 2015 – 33,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,126 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,126 miles (+3,997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,126 miles
    Test number
    873858091742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass133,129 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,129 miles
    Test number
    674916634354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,867 miles (+11,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,867 miles
    Test number
    512742468690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Pass118,439 miles (+12,862)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,439 miles
    Test number
    282192130828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,577 miles
    Test number
    617112857093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,577 miles (+1,137)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,577 miles
    Test number
    278625900401
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced product on lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced product on lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced product on lamp (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass104,440 miles (+6,739)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,440 miles
    Test number
    501339098622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Indicator discoloured slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock asborber dust cover worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe twisted
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged
  8. Pass97,701 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,701 miles
    Test number
    764606910627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail97,615 miles (+3,516)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    576059004826
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass94,099 miles (+19,519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    844180517329
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass74,580 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,580 miles
    Test number
    782951513368
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail74,579 miles (+22,490)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,579 miles
    Test number
    548910864663
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorCentral Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass52,089 miles (+11,493)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,089 miles
    Test number
    665694009726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,596 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,596 miles
    Test number
    320875923937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,254 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    790805900198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,918 miles
    Test number
    208759485125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 EKA

Does L19 EKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 EKA is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 EKA?
The MOT on L19 EKA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 EKA done?
L19 EKA was recorded at 137,126 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 9,786 miles a year.
Has L19 EKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 EKA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L19 EKA 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 L19 EKA find?
L19 EKA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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