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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L26 MMWMOT history

L26 MMW is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 26 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 148,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,411 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MMW was last recorded at 148,411 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,348 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,063 miles
Average per year
12,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,411 miles
  • 2025 – 147,348 miles
  • 2024 – 146,793 miles
  • 2023 – 141,193 miles
  • 2022 – 140,168 miles
  • 2021 – 137,968 miles
  • 2020 – 127,236 miles
  • 2019 – 106,026 miles
  • 2018 – 75,174 miles
  • 2017 – 48,991 miles
  • 2016 – 26,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,411 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,411 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,411 miles
    Test number
    398288151423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,348 miles (+555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,348 miles
    Test number
    506607365480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass146,793 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,793 miles
    Test number
    238731181093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail146,788 miles (+5,595)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,788 miles
    Test number
    577222286883
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass141,193 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,193 miles
    Test number
    345021268818
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Slight play in steering rack both inner joints
    • AdvisoryWasher jet only just provides significant washer fluid.
  6. Pass140,168 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    140,168 miles
    Test number
    255020342957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,968 miles (+10,732)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    137,968 miles
    Test number
    857095762029
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Strong advise 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass127,236 miles (+21,210)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    862169443955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,026 miles (+30,852)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,026 miles
    Test number
    381076209770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,174 miles (+26,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,174 miles
    Test number
    610650934196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass48,991 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,991 miles
    Test number
    654047074591
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail48,788 miles (+21,807)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,788 miles
    Test number
    338949373289
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass26,981 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    552244139519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,979 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,979 miles
    Test number
    336659857729
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L26 MMW

Does L26 MMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MMW is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MMW?
The MOT on L26 MMW is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MMW done?
L26 MMW was recorded at 148,411 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 12,676 miles a year.
Has L26 MMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MMW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 MMW 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 MMW find?
L26 MMW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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