BMW 118
White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L24 ESSMOT history
L24 ESS is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 17 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 135,016 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L24 ESS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L24 ESS was last recorded at 135,016 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,850 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,166 miles
- Average per year
- 8,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,016 miles
- 2025 – 130,850 miles
- 2024 – 124,110 miles
- 2023 – 116,297 miles
- 2022 – 114,967 miles
- 2020 – 113,108 miles
- 2019 – 110,224 miles
- 2018 – 103,919 miles
- 2017 – 95,845 miles
- 2016 – 70,955 miles
- 2015 – 49,849 miles
- 2014 – 32,568 miles
- 2013 – 28,456 miles
- 2012 – 24,430 miles
- 2011 – 20,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,016 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front fexi part of exhaust in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Under tray/floor and sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,016 miles (+4,166)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 135,016 miles
- Test number
- 856922550060
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,850 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 130,850 miles
- Test number
- 112977256183
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail130,850 miles (+6,740)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,850 miles
- Test number
- 548452230214
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,110 miles (+7,813)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 124,110 miles
- Test number
- 929077580672
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper forward arm outer bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under coating. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also slightly perished and twisted. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded under coating. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,297 miles (+1,330)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 116,297 miles
- Test number
- 906541462973
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,967 miles (+1,859)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 114,967 miles
- Test number
- 669179888969
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,108 miles (+2,884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 113,108 miles
- Test number
- 559453785489
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass110,224 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 110,224 miles
- Test number
- 822734694980
- AdvisoryFront fexi part of exhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray/floor and sill covers fitted
Fail110,224 miles (+6,305)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,224 miles
- Test number
- 917468256569
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront fexi part of exhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray/floor and sill covers fitted
Pass103,919 miles (+8,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 103,919 miles
- Test number
- 165983050135
- AdvisoryFlexi part of exhaust in poor condition
Pass95,845 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 95,845 miles
- Test number
- 818771529170
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some items to test
Fail95,840 miles (+24,885)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,840 miles
- Test number
- 544328764441
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some items to test
Pass70,955 miles (+21,106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 70,955 miles
- Test number
- 833130854249
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
Pass49,849 miles (+17,281)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 49,849 miles
- Test number
- 486730143251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,568 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 32,568 miles
- Test number
- 826962334306
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail32,567 miles (+4,111)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,567 miles
- Test number
- 496741834303
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,456 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 28,456 miles
- Test number
- 499800233417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail28,456 miles (+4,026)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,456 miles
- Test number
- 946930533343
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 24,430 miles
- Test number
- 558214112315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,430 miles (+4,333)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,430 miles
- Test number
- 958214212378
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,097 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 20,097 miles
- Test number
- 355550921373
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Fail20,097 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,097 miles
- Test number
- 346620421316
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Questions about L24 ESS
- Does L24 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 ESS is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L24 ESS?
- The MOT on L24 ESS is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L24 ESS done?
- L24 ESS was recorded at 135,016 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,007 miles a year.
- Has L24 ESS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L24 ESS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L24 ESS 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 L24 ESS find?
- L24 ESS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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