BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc
L23 JARMOT history
L23 JAR is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,804 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 May 2027
- Mileage
- 72,804 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 JAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 1 Sept 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 JAR was last recorded at 72,804 miles on 19 May 2026, 9,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,905 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,899 miles
- Average per year
- 9,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,804 miles
- 2025 – 62,905 miles
- 2024 – 53,412 miles
- 2023 – 51,039 miles
- 2021 – 41,030 miles
- 2020 – 9,499 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,804 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 7 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,804 miles (+9,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2027
- Odometer
- 72,804 miles
- Test number
- 681351326629
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass62,905 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 62,905 miles
- Test number
- 238572941300
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail62,905 miles (+9,493)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,905 miles
- Test number
- 796196460879
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass53,412 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 53,412 miles
- Test number
- 607849457974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail53,412 miles (+2,373)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,412 miles
- Test number
- 223176840834
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass51,039 miles (+10,009)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 51,039 miles
- Test number
- 759114890460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,030 miles (+14,376)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 41,030 miles
- Test number
- 979946015226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,654 miles (+17,155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 26,654 miles
- Test number
- 773950060375
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass9,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 9,499 miles
- Test number
- 761608928627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 JAR
- Does L23 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 JAR is valid until 30 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 JAR?
- The MOT on L23 JAR is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 JAR done?
- L23 JAR was recorded at 72,804 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 9,949 miles a year.
- Has L23 JAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 JAR has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 JAR 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 JAR find?
- L23 JAR passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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