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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,499 cc

L25 YMAMOT history

L25 YMA is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 11 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 35,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
35,242 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 YMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
11 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 YMA was last recorded at 35,242 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 2,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,689 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,553 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,242 miles
  • 2025 – 32,689 miles
  • 2024 – 29,594 miles
  • 2023 – 24,723 miles
  • 2022 – 17,920 miles
  • 2021 – 15,244 miles
  • 2020 – 12,473 miles
  • 2018 – 5,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    689766111540
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Fail35,242 miles (+2,553)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,242 miles
    Test number
    315915389257
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass32,689 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    32,689 miles
    Test number
    687269217895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,782 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    202160987287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParts worn tyres fitted to both nearside slightly perishing
  5. Fail31,768 miles (+2,174)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,768 miles
    Test number
    560820672460
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass29,594 miles (+4,871)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    29,594 miles
    Test number
    572804555751
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass24,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    469243354040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail24,723 miles (+6,803)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    566019020852
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass17,920 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    17,920 miles
    Test number
    682428265373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,244 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    15,244 miles
    Test number
    450130935699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,473 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    12,473 miles
    Test number
    782018675040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    5,837 miles
    Test number
    228853269337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 YMA

Does L25 YMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 YMA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 YMA?
The MOT on L25 YMA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 YMA done?
L25 YMA was recorded at 35,242 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has L25 YMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 YMA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 YMA 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 YMA find?
L25 YMA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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