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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L22 LEMMOT history

L22 LEM is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,719 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 LEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 LEM was last recorded at 91,719 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 10,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2015: 21,833 miles, lower than 21,853 miles on 8 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,846 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,873 miles
Average per year
6,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,719 miles
  • 2025 – 80,846 miles
  • 2024 – 72,747 miles
  • 2023 – 66,969 miles
  • 2022 – 60,868 miles
  • 2021 – 54,941 miles
  • 2020 – 50,821 miles
  • 2019 – 46,780 miles
  • 2018 – 41,924 miles
  • 2016 – 29,953 miles
  • 2015 – 21,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,719 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    939621256779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail91,718 miles (+10,872)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,718 miles
    Test number
    642456965160
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass80,846 miles (+8,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,846 miles
    Test number
    620052265459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf inner steering arm
  4. Pass72,747 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,747 miles
    Test number
    693660220695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    527759968716
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail66,968 miles (+6,100)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,968 miles
    Test number
    889036114918
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass60,868 miles (+5,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,868 miles
    Test number
    581177575042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass54,941 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,941 miles
    Test number
    160199241504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,821 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,821 miles
    Test number
    800244556802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,780 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,780 miles
    Test number
    533781506271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,924 miles (+11,971)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,924 miles
    Test number
    249315094915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,953 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,953 miles
    Test number
    434567800292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,833 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,833 miles
    Test number
    266039565402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    786848505063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 LEM

Does L22 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 LEM is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 LEM?
The MOT on L22 LEM is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 LEM done?
L22 LEM was recorded at 91,719 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,255 miles a year.
Has L22 LEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 LEM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 LEM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 LEM find?
L22 LEM passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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