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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L23 MJKMOT history

L23 MJK is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 14 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,633 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MJK was last recorded at 137,633 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,564 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,069 miles
Average per year
7,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,633 miles
  • 2025 – 136,564 miles
  • 2024 – 128,567 miles
  • 2023 – 117,594 miles
  • 2021 – 105,930 miles
  • 2020 – 101,133 miles
  • 2019 – 93,125 miles
  • 2018 – 83,820 miles
  • 2017 – 74,038 miles
  • 2016 – 62,411 miles
  • 2015 – 53,140 miles
  • 2014 – 47,736 miles
  • 2013 – 42,277 miles
  • 2012 – 37,496 miles
  • 2011 – 23,644 miles
  • 2010 – 19,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,633 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Reg bulb inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,633 miles (+1,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,633 miles
    Test number
    150708549520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass136,564 miles (+7,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,564 miles
    Test number
    513704637446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass128,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,567 miles
    Test number
    776899405953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,567 miles (+10,973)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,567 miles
    Test number
    957461434243
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass117,594 miles (+11,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    900414082477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass105,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,930 miles
    Test number
    984166241760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReg bulb inop
  7. Fail105,930 miles (+4,797)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,930 miles
    Test number
    972440249898
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReg bulb inop
  8. Pass101,133 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,133 miles
    Test number
    345778766948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,125 miles (+9,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,125 miles
    Test number
    910824146551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass83,820 miles (+9,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    288592179768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass74,038 miles (+11,627)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,038 miles
    Test number
    945786395446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,411 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,411 miles
    Test number
    908704484509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,140 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,140 miles
    Test number
    107179775064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,736 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    546437894033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,534 miles (+5,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    745657884004
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  16. Pass42,277 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,277 miles
    Test number
    146547473441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,496 miles (+13,852)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    687234202187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,644 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,644 miles
    Test number
    459786291032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,233 miles
    Test number
    144456120199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,233 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,233 miles
    Test number
    273825820447
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L23 MJK

Does L23 MJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MJK is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MJK?
The MOT on L23 MJK is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MJK done?
L23 MJK was recorded at 137,633 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,410 miles a year.
Has L23 MJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MJK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 MJK 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 MJK find?
L23 MJK passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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