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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L31 GASMOT history

L31 GAS is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,070 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 GAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 GAS was last recorded at 96,070 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 9,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,870 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,200 miles
Average per year
8,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,070 miles
  • 2024 – 86,870 miles
  • 2023 – 77,453 miles
  • 2022 – 69,577 miles
  • 2021 – 56,253 miles
  • 2019 – 29,944 miles
  • 2017 – 15,621 miles
  • 2016 – 13,917 miles
  • 2015 – 6,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,070 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,070 miles (+9,200)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,070 miles
    Test number
    730079170660
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,870 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,870 miles
    Test number
    125772333780
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON DUE TO TYRE PRESSURE LOW
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  3. Fail86,869 miles (+9,416)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,869 miles
    Test number
    876820058866
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS LIGHT ON DUE TO TYRE PRESSURE LOW
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  4. Pass77,453 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,453 miles
    Test number
    988660062054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail77,453 miles (+7,876)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,453 miles
    Test number
    803756657311
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass69,577 miles (+3,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    388618585143
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade worn

  7. Pass65,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,761 miles
    Test number
    441829431211
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  8. Fail65,761 miles (+9,508)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,761 miles
    Test number
    367600095392
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  9. Pass56,253 miles (+26,309)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,253 miles
    Test number
    758147494289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,944 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,944 miles
    Test number
    548293777071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,589 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    521405675175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,621 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    15,621 miles
    Test number
    914918580719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,917 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    13,917 miles
    Test number
    946805366836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,468 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    6,468 miles
    Test number
    593634118662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    6,438 miles
    Test number
    479019245153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 GAS

Does L31 GAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 GAS is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 GAS?
The MOT on L31 GAS is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 GAS done?
L31 GAS was recorded at 96,070 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,559 miles a year.
Has L31 GAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 GAS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 GAS 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 L31 GAS find?
L31 GAS passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front facing arms, and 5 more.

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