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BMW 118

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L4 SECMOT history

L4 SEC is a silver petrol BMW 118 first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,608 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SEC was last recorded at 116,608 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
113,328 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,280 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,608 miles
  • 2025 – 113,328 miles
  • 2024 – 109,714 miles
  • 2023 – 105,950 miles
  • 2022 – 102,415 miles
  • 2020 – 99,066 miles
  • 2018 – 91,038 miles
  • 2016 – 81,028 miles
  • 2015 – 76,764 miles
  • 2014 – 72,063 miles
  • 2013 – 65,439 miles
  • 2012 – 57,630 miles
  • 2011 – 49,681 miles
  • 2010 – 40,257 miles
  • 2009 – 30,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,608 miles (+3,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,608 miles
    Test number
    485631725032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,328 miles (+3,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,328 miles
    Test number
    155006925687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,714 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,714 miles
    Test number
    676935350925
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes bubbled underneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass105,950 miles (+3,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,950 miles
    Test number
    261716246049
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,415 miles (+3,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,415 miles
    Test number
    326699358290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,066 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    196200928759
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes bubbled under plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,718 miles (+4,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,718 miles
    Test number
    866446409395
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass91,038 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    854806557613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,093 miles (+5,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,093 miles
    Test number
    412080362387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion to all brake pipe ends (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing slightly thin (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass81,028 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,028 miles
    Test number
    666323793342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,764 miles (+4,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    241805256984
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass72,063 miles (+6,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,063 miles
    Test number
    469057134340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass65,439 miles (+7,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    449332453418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass57,630 miles (+7,949)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    969349852364
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on edges

  15. Pass49,681 miles (+9,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    778583761367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass40,257 miles (+9,595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,257 miles
    Test number
    182914360332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,662 miles
    Test number
    194796159373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 SEC

Does L4 SEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SEC is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 SEC?
The MOT on L4 SEC is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 SEC done?
L4 SEC was recorded at 116,608 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has L4 SEC ever failed its MOT?
No. L4 SEC has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L4 SEC 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 SEC find?
L4 SEC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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