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BMW 218

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L28 EWRMOT history

L28 EWR is a blue diesel BMW 218 first used on 23 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,893 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 EWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 EWR was last recorded at 98,893 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,891 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,893 miles
  • 2025 – 88,197 miles
  • 2024 – 66,156 miles
  • 2023 – 58,746 miles
  • 2022 – 54,138 miles
  • 2021 – 48,469 miles
  • 2020 – 45,137 miles
  • 2019 – 40,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,893 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.

  • Underside covered with plastic preventing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,893 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,893 miles
    Test number
    436408082177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,891 miles (+10,694)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,891 miles
    Test number
    273015578473
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    772987787770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,197 miles (+7,673)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    971501920907
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,524 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    424554330556
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered with plastic preventing full inspection

  6. Fail80,508 miles (+14,352)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,508 miles
    Test number
    725115826625
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered with plastic preventing full inspection

  7. Pass66,156 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    712308681664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,746 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,746 miles
    Test number
    455137062665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,138 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,138 miles
    Test number
    200386933101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,506 miles (+5,037)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,506 miles
    Test number
    271274213944
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass48,469 miles (+3,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,469 miles
    Test number
    311920164984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak from diff

  12. Pass45,137 miles (+4,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,137 miles
    Test number
    299039277635
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads becoming low
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear from diff

  13. Pass40,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    497766854017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,415 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,415 miles
    Test number
    441478740841
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L28 EWR

Does L28 EWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 EWR is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 EWR?
The MOT on L28 EWR is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 EWR done?
L28 EWR was recorded at 98,893 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,636 miles a year.
Has L28 EWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 EWR has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 EWR 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 L28 EWR find?
L28 EWR passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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