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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L22 OBRMOT history

L22 OBR is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,771 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 OBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 OBR was last recorded at 134,771 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,675 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,096 miles
Average per year
5,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,771 miles
  • 2025 – 133,675 miles
  • 2024 – 131,810 miles
  • 2023 – 128,317 miles
  • 2022 – 122,024 miles
  • 2021 – 116,850 miles
  • 2020 – 114,546 miles
  • 2019 – 111,744 miles
  • 2018 – 108,877 miles
  • 2017 – 105,127 miles
  • 2016 – 101,829 miles
  • 2015 – 96,693 miles
  • 2014 – 91,447 miles
  • 2013 – 86,938 miles
  • 2012 – 80,215 miles
  • 2011 – 60,368 miles
  • 2010 – 44,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,771 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust system loose, flex joint front weak/worn,
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,771 miles
    Test number
    202623155341
    • AdvisoryExhaust system loose, flex joint front weak/worn,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail134,771 miles (+1,096)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,771 miles
    Test number
    202787869375
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage deformed Tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system loose, flex joint front weak/worn,
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass133,675 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,675 miles
    Test number
    433418529142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail133,664 miles (+1,854)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,664 miles
    Test number
    486798909480
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass131,810 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    340625346452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,317 miles (+6,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,317 miles
    Test number
    635169523299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex pipe broken but exhaust not blowing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass122,024 miles (+5,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,024 miles
    Test number
    526779222950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,850 miles (+2,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,850 miles
    Test number
    265913658607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,546 miles (+2,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,546 miles
    Test number
    109623209981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass111,744 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,744 miles
    Test number
    673009591442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,877 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    494057363162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,127 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,127 miles
    Test number
    801963909434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,829 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    352840040057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,789 miles (+5,096)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,789 miles
    Test number
    247624092163
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass96,693 miles (+5,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,693 miles
    Test number
    259838885417
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass91,447 miles (+4,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,447 miles
    Test number
    888088674162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass86,938 miles (+6,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,938 miles
    Test number
    378596683120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,215 miles (+19,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    309780372133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,368 miles (+15,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,368 miles
    Test number
    775823571117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,487 miles
    Test number
    514470070167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 OBR

Does L22 OBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 OBR is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 OBR?
The MOT on L22 OBR is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 OBR done?
L22 OBR was recorded at 134,771 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 5,620 miles a year.
Has L22 OBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 OBR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 OBR 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 L22 OBR find?
L22 OBR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust system loose, flex joint front weak/worn,; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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