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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L4 HHLMOT history

L4 HHL is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 55,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
55,578 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HHL was last recorded at 55,578 miles on 6 May 2026, 3,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,916 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,662 miles
Average per year
2,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,578 miles
  • 2025 – 51,916 miles
  • 2024 – 48,105 miles
  • 2023 – 45,335 miles
  • 2022 – 42,447 miles
  • 2021 – 40,929 miles
  • 2020 – 38,874 miles
  • 2019 – 35,924 miles
  • 2018 – 32,970 miles
  • 2017 – 30,109 miles
  • 2016 – 26,703 miles
  • 2015 – 25,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,578 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,578 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    915206653908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass51,916 miles (+3,811)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,916 miles
    Test number
    485668799910
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,105 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,105 miles
    Test number
    928204156531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,335 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    103177203006
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail45,226 miles (+2,779)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,226 miles
    Test number
    970339623309
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass42,447 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    42,447 miles
    Test number
    967679688192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,929 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,929 miles
    Test number
    152810522796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,874 miles (+2,950)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    38,874 miles
    Test number
    347261061925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass35,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    599676869803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,924 miles (+2,954)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    487112309665
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass32,970 miles (+2,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,970 miles
    Test number
    277367810218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass30,109 miles (+3,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,109 miles
    Test number
    654814091242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side off car

  13. Pass26,703 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,703 miles
    Test number
    519602075713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,140 miles (+1,898)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    635010615287
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass23,242 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,242 miles
    Test number
    535509585007
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L4 HHL

Does L4 HHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HHL is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HHL?
The MOT on L4 HHL is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HHL done?
L4 HHL was recorded at 55,578 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,913 miles a year.
Has L4 HHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HHL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 HHL 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 HHL find?
L4 HHL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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