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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L4 OUPMOT history

L4 OUP is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
159,771 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OUP
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
14 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OUP was last recorded at 159,771 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 7,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,257 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,514 miles
Average per year
7,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,771 miles
  • 2025 – 152,257 miles
  • 2024 – 145,610 miles
  • 2023 – 136,098 miles
  • 2022 – 125,110 miles
  • 2021 – 116,442 miles
  • 2020 – 106,582 miles
  • 2019 – 97,541 miles
  • 2018 – 90,233 miles
  • 2017 – 83,136 miles
  • 2016 – 79,324 miles
  • 2015 – 74,501 miles
  • 2014 – 69,301 miles
  • 2013 – 61,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,771 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReg bulbs dimRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Underside covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,771 miles (+7,514)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    159,771 miles
    Test number
    353261522313
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReg bulbs dim
  2. Pass152,257 miles (+6,647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,257 miles
    Test number
    178108061062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReg bulbs dim
  3. Pass145,610 miles (+9,512)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,610 miles
    Test number
    444469686717
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Movements both sides on inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,098 miles (+10,988)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    767291773456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides movement when pushing top of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass125,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,110 miles
    Test number
    263278511946
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail125,103 miles (+8,661)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    109894253795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass116,442 miles (+9,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    718843717855
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
  8. Pass106,582 miles (+9,041)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,582 miles
    Test number
    120136424450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
  9. Pass97,541 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,541 miles
    Test number
    373316163188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,233 miles (+7,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,233 miles
    Test number
    554987787691
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
  11. Pass83,136 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,136 miles
    Test number
    492954467899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,324 miles (+4,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    512458211430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUneven front tyre o/s wear
  13. Pass74,501 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,501 miles
    Test number
    215385605452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,301 miles (+8,200)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    679165004158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    816877173149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 OUP

Does L4 OUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OUP is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 OUP?
The MOT on L4 OUP is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 OUP done?
L4 OUP was recorded at 159,771 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 7,405 miles a year.
Has L4 OUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OUP has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 OUP 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 OUP find?
L4 OUP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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