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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L19 EROMOT history

L19 ERO is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 15 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,711 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 ERO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 ERO was last recorded at 137,711 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,525 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,186 miles
Average per year
7,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,711 miles
  • 2025 – 133,525 miles
  • 2024 – 126,054 miles
  • 2023 – 117,189 miles
  • 2022 – 111,987 miles
  • 2021 – 107,001 miles
  • 2020 – 103,459 miles
  • 2019 – 95,281 miles
  • 2018 – 86,251 miles
  • 2017 – 74,987 miles
  • 2016 – 67,253 miles
  • 2015 – 61,326 miles
  • 2014 – 52,143 miles
  • 2013 – 36,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,711 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbocharger area/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,711 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,711 miles
    Test number
    373893962561
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbocharger area/joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass133,525 miles (+7,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,525 miles
    Test number
    836307084739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass126,054 miles (+8,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,054 miles
    Test number
    533712567128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass117,189 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,189 miles
    Test number
    373625047946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,188 miles (+5,201)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,188 miles
    Test number
    406432117758
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass111,987 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,987 miles
    Test number
    972645931439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,983 miles (+4,982)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,983 miles
    Test number
    780597886662
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBody component insecure Bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,001 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    891793791787
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail106,991 miles (+3,532)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,991 miles
    Test number
    337085806840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass103,459 miles (+8,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    996131405288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass95,281 miles (+9,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,281 miles
    Test number
    294655483381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass86,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    312615348098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,251 miles (+14)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    693584378999
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail86,237 miles (+11,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    108855290145
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Pass74,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    358195695988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,976 miles (+7,723)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,976 miles
    Test number
    228088029902
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass67,253 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    708160625478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,247 miles (+5,921)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,247 miles
    Test number
    200062292577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO TREAD INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass61,326 miles (+9,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    366166105147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    159947094431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,143 miles (+15,633)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    246887794025
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  22. Pass36,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    669578793086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 ERO

Does L19 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 ERO is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 ERO?
The MOT on L19 ERO is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 ERO done?
L19 ERO was recorded at 137,711 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,478 miles a year.
Has L19 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 ERO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L19 ERO 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 ERO find?
L19 ERO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbocharger area/joint.

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