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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L4 DLKMOT history

L4 DLK is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,948 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 DLK
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
22 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 DLK was last recorded at 94,948 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,948 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,948 miles
  • 2025 – 91,385 miles
  • 2024 – 88,068 miles
  • 2023 – 84,811 miles
  • 2022 – 82,025 miles
  • 2021 – 79,404 miles
  • 2020 – 76,915 miles
  • 2019 – 74,171 miles
  • 2018 – 70,936 miles
  • 2017 – 68,078 miles
  • 2016 – 64,985 miles
  • 2015 – 61,540 miles
  • 2014 – 57,865 miles
  • 2013 – 53,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,948 miles
    Test number
    211172630621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail94,948 miles (+3,563)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,948 miles
    Test number
    795818167428
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass91,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    971928089083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail91,385 miles (+3,317)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    993196524329
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  5. Pass88,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,068 miles
    Test number
    308610950381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail88,068 miles (+3,257)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,068 miles
    Test number
    557902137601
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass84,811 miles (+2,786)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    447764027869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass82,025 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,025 miles
    Test number
    881917665003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,991 miles (+2,587)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,991 miles
    Test number
    826635410847
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass79,404 miles (+2,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,404 miles
    Test number
    594631269582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking/perishing and inner edge worn 225/45/17/91w/RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass76,915 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    713306612032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,171 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,171 miles
    Test number
    589850483736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,936 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,936 miles
    Test number
    958547882323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    870895369858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,078 miles (+3,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    396546899469
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass64,985 miles (+3,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    481062730432
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner end outer edges
  17. Pass61,540 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,540 miles
    Test number
    459023345122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,865 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,865 miles
    Test number
    969640534170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    955020143195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 DLK

Does L4 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 DLK is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 DLK?
The MOT on L4 DLK is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 DLK done?
L4 DLK was recorded at 94,948 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,153 miles a year.
Has L4 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 DLK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 DLK 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 L4 DLK find?
L4 DLK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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