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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L27 DCPMOT history

L27 DCP is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 87,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
87,142 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 DCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 DCP was last recorded at 87,142 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 12,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,420 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,722 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,142 miles
  • 2021 – 74,420 miles
  • 2020 – 71,622 miles
  • 2019 – 65,980 miles
  • 2018 – 60,178 miles
  • 2017 – 52,770 miles
  • 2016 – 43,261 miles
  • 2015 – 35,324 miles
  • 2014 – 31,925 miles
  • 2013 – 28,241 miles
  • 2012 – 22,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,142 miles
    Test number
    436292426819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail87,141 miles (+12,721)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    978219560982
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass74,420 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    233257417240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass71,622 miles (+5,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,622 miles
    Test number
    447668625837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass65,980 miles (+5,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    671380813115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass60,178 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,178 miles
    Test number
    686760912179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,054 miles (+7,284)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,054 miles
    Test number
    870889137799
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  8. Pass52,770 miles (+9,509)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    294572933594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,261 miles (+7,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    768325745560
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear flexy hose damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  10. Pass35,324 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,324 miles
    Test number
    740002546563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,925 miles (+3,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,925 miles
    Test number
    326894054449
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass28,241 miles (+6,054)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,241 miles
    Test number
    838264953220
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass22,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,187 miles
    Test number
    217959042241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L27 DCP

Does L27 DCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 DCP expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 DCP?
The MOT on L27 DCP expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 DCP done?
L27 DCP was recorded at 87,142 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has L27 DCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 DCP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 DCP 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 DCP find?
L27 DCP passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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