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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L30 FRYMOT history

L30 FRY is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 8 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L30 FRY white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
175,778 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 FRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 FRY was last recorded at 175,778 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,778 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,778 miles
  • 2024 – 174,414 miles
  • 2023 – 172,186 miles
  • 2022 – 169,359 miles
  • 2021 – 164,977 miles
  • 2020 – 157,439 miles
  • 2019 – 149,497 miles
  • 2018 – 138,575 miles
  • 2017 – 126,444 miles
  • 2016 – 111,108 miles
  • 2015 – 94,367 miles
  • 2014 – 76,128 miles
  • 2013 – 55,268 miles
  • 2012 – 39,573 miles
  • 2011 – 22,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,778 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,778 miles
    Test number
    243513757270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,778 miles (+1,364)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,778 miles
    Test number
    552985887076
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,414 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,414 miles
    Test number
    920741747003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,412 miles (+2,226)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,412 miles
    Test number
    357769464252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,186 miles (+2,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,186 miles
    Test number
    808779848760
    • 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))

  6. Pass169,359 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,359 miles
    Test number
    144802980109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,977 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,977 miles
    Test number
    427918125706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,439 miles
    Test number
    458126641245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail157,439 miles (+7,942)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,439 miles
    Test number
    595216888633
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,497 miles
    Test number
    225922933869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,497 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,497 miles
    Test number
    700854416254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Fail149,497 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,497 miles
    Test number
    441561054066
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Fail149,497 miles (+10,922)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,497 miles
    Test number
    335264671313
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass138,575 miles (+12,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,575 miles
    Test number
    309636781021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass126,444 miles (+15,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,444 miles
    Test number
    387652404340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass111,108 miles (+16,741)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    811284970110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,367 miles
    Test number
    727550648639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,367 miles (+18,239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,367 miles
    Test number
    545263215896
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass76,128 miles (+20,860)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    625435814396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,268 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    207633703366
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail55,268 miles (+15,695)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,268 miles
    Test number
    377252203337
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass39,573 miles (+17,214)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,573 miles
    Test number
    807032412395
    • NoteO/s/r tyre nailed
    • NoteUndertrays fitted and sills covered unable to fully inspect

  23. Pass22,359 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    659288301376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge!

Questions about L30 FRY

Does L30 FRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 FRY is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 FRY?
The MOT on L30 FRY is valid until 24 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 FRY done?
L30 FRY was recorded at 175,778 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 10,915 miles a year.
Has L30 FRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 FRY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 FRY 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 FRY find?
L30 FRY passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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