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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L25 TLFMOT history

L25 TLF is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 31 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,996 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 TLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 TLF was last recorded at 147,996 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 6,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,521 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,475 miles
Average per year
10,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,996 miles
  • 2025 – 141,521 miles
  • 2024 – 131,022 miles
  • 2023 – 112,037 miles
  • 2022 – 108,982 miles
  • 2021 – 107,243 miles
  • 2020 – 101,727 miles
  • 2019 – 94,932 miles
  • 2018 – 80,055 miles
  • 2017 – 64,027 miles
  • 2016 – 46,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,996 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,996 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,996 miles
    Test number
    472209452650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,521 miles (+10,499)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,521 miles
    Test number
    488560038350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,022 miles (+18,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,022 miles
    Test number
    356372658432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass112,037 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,037 miles
    Test number
    453408912677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,982 miles (+1,739)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,982 miles
    Test number
    631648693660
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass107,243 miles (+5,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,243 miles
    Test number
    713998218028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass101,727 miles (+6,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,727 miles
    Test number
    222666358284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,932 miles (+14,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    954876667022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass80,055 miles (+16,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    240968955112
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass64,027 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    420083812569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail64,027 miles (+17,813)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,027 miles
    Test number
    704562681290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass46,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    233801769650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 TLF

Does L25 TLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 TLF is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 TLF?
The MOT on L25 TLF is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 TLF done?
L25 TLF was recorded at 147,996 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 10,037 miles a year.
Has L25 TLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 TLF has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L25 TLF 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 TLF find?
L25 TLF passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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