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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L3 KSMMOT history

L3 KSM is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
71,830 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KSM was last recorded at 71,830 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,780 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
5,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,830 miles
  • 2025 – 64,244 miles
  • 2024 – 58,684 miles
  • 2023 – 53,522 miles
  • 2022 – 48,945 miles
  • 2021 – 43,864 miles
  • 2020 – 39,353 miles
  • 2019 – 34,373 miles
  • 2018 – 31,105 miles
  • 2017 – 26,030 miles
  • 2016 – 21,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,830 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,830 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    583981896731
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail71,780 miles (+7,536)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    240187956866
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass64,244 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,244 miles
    Test number
    707180168088
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Fail64,242 miles (+5,558)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    160954563612
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass58,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    491228080507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,684 miles (+5,162)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    532350992697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass53,522 miles (+4,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    937484027769
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass48,945 miles (+5,081)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    386233132944
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass43,864 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    987328972287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,353 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    477612043387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,373 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,373 miles
    Test number
    468192477152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,105 miles (+5,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,105 miles
    Test number
    508716583366
    • 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))
  13. Pass26,030 miles (+4,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,030 miles
    Test number
    651429947104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of components
  14. Pass21,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    21,096 miles
    Test number
    279045164897
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

Questions about L3 KSM

Does L3 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KSM is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KSM?
The MOT on L3 KSM is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KSM done?
L3 KSM was recorded at 71,830 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,279 miles a year.
Has L3 KSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KSM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 KSM 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 L3 KSM find?
L3 KSM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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