BMW 118
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L23 DSUMOT history
L23 DSU is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 31 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,647 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 144,647 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,209 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 DSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 DSU was last recorded at 144,647 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 5,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 139,159 miles · 23 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,488 miles
- Average per year
- 8,209 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,647 miles
- 2024 – 139,159 miles
- 2022 – 131,270 miles
- 2021 – 121,308 miles
- 2020 – 110,033 miles
- 2019 – 103,090 miles
- 2018 – 99,160 miles
- 2016 – 89,145 miles
- 2015 – 76,811 miles
- 2014 – 65,645 miles
- 2013 – 54,035 miles
- 2012 – 43,256 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Needs tracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,647 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 144,647 miles
- Test number
- 591816842824
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail144,647 miles (+5,488)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,647 miles
- Test number
- 268867899599
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,159 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 139,159 miles
- Test number
- 730801601963
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail139,159 miles (+7,889)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,159 miles
- Test number
- 738693264244
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass131,270 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 131,270 miles
- Test number
- 653262065454
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail131,270 miles (+9,962)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,270 miles
- Test number
- 520643167952
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 121,308 miles
- Test number
- 966178063516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,308 miles (+11,275)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,308 miles
- Test number
- 402846836449
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe refitted to washer jet (3.5 (a))
Pass110,033 miles (+6,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 110,033 miles
- Test number
- 932071100489
- 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))
Pass103,090 miles (+3,930)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 103,090 miles
- Test number
- 348385247862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,160 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 99,160 miles
- Test number
- 666696481286
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNeeds tracking
Fail99,142 miles (+9,997)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,142 miles
- Test number
- 883301773390
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNeeds tracking
Pass89,145 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 89,145 miles
- Test number
- 281499627507
- 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)
Fail89,145 miles (+12,334)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,145 miles
- Test number
- 976000464266
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
Pass76,811 miles (+11,166)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 76,811 miles
- Test number
- 193176592656
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass65,645 miles (+11,610)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 65,645 miles
- Test number
- 319102644369
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,035 miles (+10,779)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 54,035 miles
- Test number
- 329852153389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,256 miles (+512)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,256 miles
- Test number
- 989321042354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,744 miles4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,744 miles
- Test number
- 369669652462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on the inner edge
Questions about L23 DSU
- Does L23 DSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 DSU expired on 12 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 DSU?
- The MOT on L23 DSU expired on 12 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 DSU done?
- L23 DSU was recorded at 144,647 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025, an average of 8,209 miles a year.
- Has L23 DSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 DSU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 DSU 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 L23 DSU find?
- L23 DSU passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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