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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L24 NAEMOT history

L24 NAE is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 17 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L24 NAE black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,470 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 NAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 NAE was last recorded at 181,470 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 10,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,555 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,915 miles
Average per year
12,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,470 miles
  • 2024 – 170,555 miles
  • 2023 – 158,677 miles
  • 2022 – 146,389 miles
  • 2021 – 133,709 miles
  • 2020 – 122,648 miles
  • 2019 – 107,651 miles
  • 2018 – 98,920 miles
  • 2017 – 82,418 miles
  • 2016 – 68,882 miles
  • 2015 – 49,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,470 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nsr tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,470 miles (+10,915)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,470 miles
    Test number
    562266089547
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass170,555 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,555 miles
    Test number
    123688785374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail170,550 miles (+11,873)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,550 miles
    Test number
    854394496853
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass158,677 miles (+12,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,677 miles
    Test number
    537360548708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,389 miles (+12,680)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,389 miles
    Test number
    553624653423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,709 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    430575733692
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre 3mm

  7. Fail133,709 miles (+11,061)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    905969151186
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre 3mm

  8. Pass122,648 miles (+14,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    602456802102
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and obscuring some components

  9. Pass107,651 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    217043745805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre two punctures
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre 3mm

  10. Fail107,651 miles (+8,731)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    867650655897
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre two punctures
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre 3mm

  11. Pass98,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,920 miles
    Test number
    869599628936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2

  12. Fail98,920 miles (+16,502)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,920 miles
    Test number
    509244352572
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2

  13. Pass82,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,418 miles
    Test number
    518789601830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,418 miles (+13,536)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,418 miles
    Test number
    186412705435
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,882 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    140910779972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,656 miles (+19,347)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    900612050368
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,309 miles
    Test number
    246682115270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,309 miles (+3,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,309 miles
    Test number
    366292315450
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass45,858 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    347232415014
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded/pitted.
    • NoteMust remove luggage from rear seat, prior to M.O.T. TEST, to enable to inspect seatbelts, THE N.T Nominated Tester is not obligated to remove luggage, and can refuse to do the test.

Questions about L24 NAE

Does L24 NAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 NAE is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 NAE?
The MOT on L24 NAE is valid until 2 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 NAE done?
L24 NAE was recorded at 181,470 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 12,176 miles a year.
Has L24 NAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 NAE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L24 NAE 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 NAE find?
L24 NAE passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: central rear windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated.

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