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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L3 VYUMOT history

L3 VYU is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 3 Feb 2010. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jan 2026
Mileage
88,050 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VYU was last recorded at 88,050 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 11,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,814 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11,236 miles
Average per year
6,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,050 miles
  • 2023 – 76,806 miles
  • 2022 – 59,419 miles
  • 2021 – 52,682 miles
  • 2020 – 46,963 miles
  • 2019 – 38,550 miles
  • 2018 – 30,970 miles
  • 2017 – 25,296 miles
  • 2016 – 22,650 miles
  • 2015 – 20,778 miles
  • 2014 – 17,273 miles
  • 2013 – 14,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,050 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Emissions to clean to register

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,050 miles (+11,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,050 miles
    Test number
    200965337399
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass76,814 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    382281690915
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,806 miles (+17,387)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,806 miles
    Test number
    905755517996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  4. Pass59,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    512505588849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail59,419 miles (+1,376)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    216447226738
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail58,043 miles (+5,361)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,043 miles
    Test number
    573434128089
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  7. Pass52,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,682 miles
    Test number
    378819765237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail52,681 miles (+5,718)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    143588834811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35 18y runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass46,963 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,963 miles
    Test number
    503892116854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,550 miles
    Test number
    241334481736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail38,550 miles (+7,580)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,550 miles
    Test number
    238756436040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,970 miles
    Test number
    872191940948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,970 miles (+5,674)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,970 miles
    Test number
    141340310535
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass25,296 miles (+680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    25,296 miles
    Test number
    531523801987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,616 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,616 miles
    Test number
    986266019337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,650 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,650 miles
    Test number
    990225265161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,778 miles (+3,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,778 miles
    Test number
    167963665043
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass17,273 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    17,273 miles
    Test number
    635567534017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    14,587 miles
    Test number
    406029723007
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L3 VYU

Does L3 VYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 VYU expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 VYU?
The MOT on L3 VYU expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 VYU done?
L3 VYU was recorded at 88,050 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 6,184 miles a year.
Has L3 VYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VYU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 VYU 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 VYU find?
L3 VYU passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.

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