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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L27 AYBMOT history

L27 AYB is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,057 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 AYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 AYB was last recorded at 84,057 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,861 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
5,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,057 miles
  • 2025 – 73,137 miles
  • 2024 – 63,249 miles
  • 2023 – 57,340 miles
  • 2022 – 51,703 miles
  • 2021 – 47,166 miles
  • 2020 – 43,011 miles
  • 2019 – 41,402 miles
  • 2018 – 39,382 miles
  • 2017 – 33,139 miles
  • 2016 – 29,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,057 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,057 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,057 miles
    Test number
    144661044994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail83,861 miles (+10,724)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,861 miles
    Test number
    713827729497
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass73,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,137 miles
    Test number
    388087495325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,128 miles (+9,879)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    883387831568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass63,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    654495818895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,249 miles (+5,909)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    142502669674
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass57,340 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,340 miles
    Test number
    697412911592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,703 miles (+4,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    761103379485
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre slight wear on outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front inner steering arm
  9. Pass47,166 miles (+4,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    733396027264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass43,011 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,011 miles
    Test number
    373212540704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,402 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,402 miles
    Test number
    222406181785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,382 miles (+6,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,382 miles
    Test number
    859253151999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass33,139 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,139 miles
    Test number
    764577611677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,240 miles
    Test number
    754879939067
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components underside

Questions about L27 AYB

Does L27 AYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 AYB is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 AYB?
The MOT on L27 AYB is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 AYB done?
L27 AYB was recorded at 84,057 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,591 miles a year.
Has L27 AYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 AYB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 AYB 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 L27 AYB find?
L27 AYB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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