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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L26 DSPMOT history

L26 DSP is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,177 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DSP was last recorded at 148,177 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 12,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,586 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,591 miles
Average per year
6,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,177 miles
  • 2025 – 135,586 miles
  • 2024 – 127,737 miles
  • 2023 – 118,059 miles
  • 2022 – 109,502 miles
  • 2021 – 103,049 miles
  • 2020 – 96,526 miles
  • 2019 – 92,603 miles
  • 2018 – 89,469 miles
  • 2017 – 86,772 miles
  • 2016 – 83,926 miles
  • 2015 – 79,010 miles
  • 2014 – 73,567 miles
  • 2013 – 67,788 miles
  • 2012 – 62,129 miles
  • 2011 – 56,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,177 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,177 miles (+12,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,177 miles
    Test number
    967556527572
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,586 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,586 miles
    Test number
    609633932485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,737 miles (+9,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,737 miles
    Test number
    812569463394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    760891984572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail118,059 miles (+8,557)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    526627939803
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,502 miles (+6,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,502 miles
    Test number
    575609589101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,049 miles (+6,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    290250719597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,526 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,526 miles
    Test number
    525547943808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    688588079814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,567 miles (+3,098)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    418547303195
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Front flexy pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass89,469 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,469 miles
    Test number
    429392154676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,772 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    623644930267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,926 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,926 miles
    Test number
    373456635994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,010 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    119307815027
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass79,010 miles (+5,443)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,010 miles
    Test number
    745397415023
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,567 miles (+5,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    256071414057
    • 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)

  17. Pass67,788 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,788 miles
    Test number
    135609213484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,129 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,129 miles
    Test number
    109401522480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,622 miles
    Test number
    168162521400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 DSP

Does L26 DSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DSP is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 DSP?
The MOT on L26 DSP is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DSP done?
L26 DSP was recorded at 148,177 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,107 miles a year.
Has L26 DSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DSP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 DSP 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 L26 DSP find?
L26 DSP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive engine bay.

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