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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L25 RMGMOT history

L25 RMG is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L25 RMG black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,022 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 RMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 RMG was last recorded at 166,022 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 7,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,798 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,224 miles
Average per year
7,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,022 miles
  • 2024 – 158,798 miles
  • 2023 – 157,542 miles
  • 2022 – 154,628 miles
  • 2021 – 131,092 miles
  • 2020 – 126,437 miles
  • 2019 – 105,254 miles
  • 2018 – 103,380 miles
  • 2017 – 101,786 miles
  • 2016 – 94,083 miles
  • 2015 – 90,295 miles
  • 2013 – 75,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,022 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,022 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,022 miles
    Test number
    809953270490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,798 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,798 miles
    Test number
    334595832785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,542 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,542 miles
    Test number
    313062471881
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail157,540 miles (+2,912)1 dangerous13 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,540 miles
    Test number
    326681244897
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass154,628 miles (+360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,628 miles
    Test number
    658216485669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail154,268 miles (+23,176)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,268 miles
    Test number
    100135279789
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass131,092 miles (+4,330)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,092 miles
    Test number
    106327671542
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass126,762 miles (+325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,762 miles
    Test number
    228614159646
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail126,437 miles (+21,183)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,437 miles
    Test number
    536410452563
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass105,254 miles (+1,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    633275479815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tearing to the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass103,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,380 miles
    Test number
    340003669012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,380 miles (+1,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,380 miles
    Test number
    959564406510
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass101,786 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,786 miles
    Test number
    438527078459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,782 miles (+7,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    476661522265
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass94,083 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    376006730239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,295 miles
    Test number
    145179025484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,294 miles (+15,234)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    426439225001
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass75,060 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    257697343309
    • NoteFront number plate weathered
  19. Fail75,060 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,060 miles
    Test number
    517887543316
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate weathered

Questions about L25 RMG

Does L25 RMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 RMG is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 RMG?
The MOT on L25 RMG is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 RMG done?
L25 RMG was recorded at 166,022 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,541 miles a year.
Has L25 RMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 RMG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L25 RMG 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 L25 RMG find?
L25 RMG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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