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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 1,499 cc

L30 SWJMOT history

L30 SWJ is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 24 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 69,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,968 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
24 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SWJ was last recorded at 69,968 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 10,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,484 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,484 miles
Average per year
8,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,968 miles
  • 2025 – 59,484 miles
  • 2023 – 53,340 miles
  • 2022 – 43,635 miles
  • 2021 – 33,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 1 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    905889077957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,968 miles (+10,484)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,968 miles
    Test number
    745422534321
    • 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))

  3. Pass59,484 miles (+6,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    59,484 miles
    Test number
    622502126945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,340 miles (+9,705)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,340 miles
    Test number
    260419298267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    644113785977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,635 miles (+10,162)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,635 miles
    Test number
    536698894943
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  7. Pass33,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,473 miles
    Test number
    142018498135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L30 SWJ

Does L30 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SWJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SWJ?
The MOT on L30 SWJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 SWJ done?
L30 SWJ was recorded at 69,968 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,331 miles a year.
Has L30 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SWJ has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 SWJ 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 SWJ find?
L30 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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