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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L30 YESMOT history

L30 YES is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L30 YES blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,734 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 YES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 YES was last recorded at 129,734 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,505 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,229 miles
Average per year
8,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,734 miles
  • 2025 – 126,505 miles
  • 2024 – 124,165 miles
  • 2023 – 115,493 miles
  • 2022 – 106,741 miles
  • 2021 – 97,630 miles
  • 2020 – 91,768 miles
  • 2019 – 87,106 miles
  • 2018 – 77,444 miles
  • 2017 – 63,287 miles
  • 2016 – 48,614 miles
  • 2015 – 38,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,734 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,734 miles (+3,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,734 miles
    Test number
    779042710533
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass126,505 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,505 miles
    Test number
    103370898065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,165 miles (+8,672)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,165 miles
    Test number
    249807945565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,493 miles (+8,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,493 miles
    Test number
    252680720433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass106,741 miles (+9,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,741 miles
    Test number
    844442888640
    • 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))
  6. Pass97,630 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,630 miles
    Test number
    171327834792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,768 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    690104767312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,106 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    377185927568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail87,103 miles (+9,659)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    451383983462
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass77,444 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,444 miles
    Test number
    194909583718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,441 miles (+14,154)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,441 miles
    Test number
    701985057257
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  12. Pass63,287 miles (+14,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    820055428011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,614 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,614 miles
    Test number
    305152282075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,398 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,398 miles
    Test number
    325703715234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail38,318 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,318 miles
    Test number
    389934395139
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L30 YES

Does L30 YES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 YES is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 YES?
The MOT on L30 YES is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 YES done?
L30 YES was recorded at 129,734 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 8,333 miles a year.
Has L30 YES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 YES has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L30 YES 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 YES find?
L30 YES passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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