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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L55 HOVMOT history

L55 HOV is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 5 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 84,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,465 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HOV was last recorded at 84,465 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 7,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,110 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,355 miles
Average per year
7,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,465 miles
  • 2025 – 77,110 miles
  • 2024 – 70,550 miles
  • 2023 – 64,410 miles
  • 2022 – 58,187 miles
  • 2021 – 51,247 miles
  • 2020 – 41,880 miles
  • 2019 – 29,677 miles
  • 2018 – 21,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,465 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,465 miles (+7,355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    369074027479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,110 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    501318555829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,550 miles (+6,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    176964718100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass64,410 miles (+6,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,410 miles
    Test number
    148292353566
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass58,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    421764720490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,187 miles (+6,940)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    486684935850
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass51,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    599629144063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,247 miles (+9,367)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,247 miles
    Test number
    199516155477
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass41,880 miles (+12,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,880 miles
    Test number
    777815369320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass29,677 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,677 miles
    Test number
    980925543649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,603 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,603 miles
    Test number
    352396353050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,601 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,601 miles
    Test number
    742476351326
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 HOV

Does L55 HOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HOV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 HOV?
The MOT on L55 HOV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 HOV done?
L55 HOV was recorded at 84,465 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 7,909 miles a year.
Has L55 HOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HOV has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 HOV 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 L55 HOV find?
L55 HOV passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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