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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

L29 SAUMOT history

L29 SAU is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 10 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 30,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
30,744 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
10 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SAU was last recorded at 30,744 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 5,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,192 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,552 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,744 miles
  • 2023 – 20,492 miles
  • 2022 – 18,551 miles
  • 2021 – 15,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,744 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 23 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    30,744 miles
    Test number
    879144690361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail30,744 miles (+5,552)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,744 miles
    Test number
    359828971004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass25,192 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    402058318782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass20,492 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    20,492 miles
    Test number
    591939997267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,564 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    18,564 miles
    Test number
    108407298948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail18,551 miles (+2,562)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,551 miles
    Test number
    571458850252
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  7. Pass15,989 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    15,989 miles
    Test number
    556520174197
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside & offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L29 SAU

Does L29 SAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SAU is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SAU?
The MOT on L29 SAU is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SAU done?
L29 SAU was recorded at 30,744 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has L29 SAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SAU has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SAU 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 L29 SAU find?
L29 SAU passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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