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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

L30 ECSMOT history

L30 ECS is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 7 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 49,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,209 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
7 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ECS was last recorded at 49,209 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 5,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,382 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,827 miles
Average per year
5,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,209 miles
  • 2024 – 43,382 miles
  • 2023 – 39,217 miles
  • 2022 – 33,756 miles
  • 2021 – 28,057 miles
  • 2020 – 22,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,209 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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 15 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,209 miles (+5,827)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,209 miles
    Test number
    675841188026
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass43,382 miles (+4,165)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    43,382 miles
    Test number
    873240679303
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass39,217 miles (+5,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    39,217 miles
    Test number
    923724662405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass33,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,756 miles
    Test number
    104881325600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,756 miles (+5,699)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,756 miles
    Test number
    362290867230
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  6. Pass28,057 miles (+5,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    624675688998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working

  7. Pass22,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    22,510 miles
    Test number
    389785031297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 ECS

Does L30 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ECS is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 ECS?
The MOT on L30 ECS is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ECS done?
L30 ECS was recorded at 49,209 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 5,251 miles a year.
Has L30 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ECS has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 ECS 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 L30 ECS find?
L30 ECS passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 2 more.

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