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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L24 SSAMOT history

L24 SSA is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
189,841 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 SSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L24 SSA was last recorded at 189,841 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 7,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,031 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,810 miles
Average per year
9,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,841 miles
  • 2025 – 182,031 miles
  • 2023 – 171,970 miles
  • 2022 – 159,475 miles
  • 2021 – 145,209 miles
  • 2020 – 136,239 miles
  • 2019 – 124,373 miles
  • 2018 – 119,079 miles
  • 2017 – 113,210 miles
  • 2016 – 101,911 miles
  • 2015 – 90,061 miles
  • 2014 – 80,091 miles
  • 2013 – 69,312 miles
  • 2012 – 58,285 miles
  • 2011 – 47,804 miles
  • 2010 – 36,185 miles
  • 2009 – 27,282 miles
  • 2008 – 24,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,841 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple areas, and both support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,841 miles (+7,810)1 dangerous11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,841 miles
    Test number
    732145217109
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple areas, and both support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,031 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,031 miles
    Test number
    325203970162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail182,031 miles (+10,061)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,031 miles
    Test number
    533921413791
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass171,970 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,970 miles
    Test number
    270118616309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail171,951 miles (+12,476)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,951 miles
    Test number
    687007231561
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame excessively corroded by upper spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake disc surfaces worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass159,475 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,475 miles
    Test number
    187818114566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened plate/bracket next to trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened plate/bracket next to trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail159,475 miles (+14,266)1 dangerous1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,475 miles
    Test number
    892703742774
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened plate/bracket next to trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened plate/bracket next to trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass145,209 miles (+8,970)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,209 miles
    Test number
    153518214530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn VERY BADLY on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass136,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,239 miles
    Test number
    792533383146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail136,239 miles (+11,866)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,239 miles
    Test number
    234844566277
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,373 miles (+5,294)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,373 miles
    Test number
    849776707207
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    854529436549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail119,079 miles (+5,869)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,079 miles
    Test number
    857267510821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass113,210 miles (+11,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,210 miles
    Test number
    957024622711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on edge

  15. Pass101,911 miles (+11,850)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,911 miles
    Test number
    835679254287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,061 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    346118056154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,091 miles (+10,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,091 miles
    Test number
    435955564251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,312 miles (+11,027)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,312 miles
    Test number
    679533673212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,285 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    359772462490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,804 miles (+11,619)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,804 miles
    Test number
    519677151220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,185 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    170821870215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,282 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    463615479214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,709 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,709 miles
    Test number
    562127248342
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Questions about L24 SSA

Does L24 SSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 SSA expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 SSA?
The MOT on L24 SSA expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 SSA done?
L24 SSA was recorded at 189,841 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 9,345 miles a year.
Has L24 SSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 SSA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 SSA 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 SSA find?
L24 SSA failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 7 advisories: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush, and 16 more.

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