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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L30 SWXMOT history

L30 SWX is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 17 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,053 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SWX was last recorded at 112,053 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,379 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,674 miles
Average per year
9,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,053 miles
  • 2025 – 105,379 miles
  • 2024 – 95,124 miles
  • 2023 – 84,752 miles
  • 2021 – 70,240 miles
  • 2020 – 63,037 miles
  • 2019 – 45,732 miles
  • 2018 – 35,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,053 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,053 miles (+6,674)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    322641319506
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,379 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,379 miles
    Test number
    135825016690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,124 miles (+10,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    95,124 miles
    Test number
    390216104844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,752 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    311381077540
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,752 miles (+14,512)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    468385155636
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,240 miles (+7,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    160928970602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,037 miles (+17,305)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,037 miles
    Test number
    376638595817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,732 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,732 miles
    Test number
    460752118101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,671 miles (+9,942)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    439453745659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass35,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,729 miles
    Test number
    635575585225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 SWX

Does L30 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SWX is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SWX?
The MOT on L30 SWX is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 SWX done?
L30 SWX was recorded at 112,053 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 9,673 miles a year.
Has L30 SWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SWX has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 SWX 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 SWX find?
L30 SWX passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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