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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L55 UANMOT history

L55 UAN is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L55 UAN blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,644 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 UAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 UAN was last recorded at 42,644 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,644 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,644 miles
  • 2025 – 41,916 miles
  • 2024 – 41,149 miles
  • 2023 – 40,056 miles
  • 2022 – 38,611 miles
  • 2021 – 36,968 miles
  • 2020 – 36,160 miles
  • 2019 – 33,694 miles
  • 2018 – 30,758 miles
  • 2017 – 28,169 miles
  • 2016 – 24,911 miles
  • 2015 – 20,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,644 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass42,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    432633902905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail42,644 miles (+728)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    331367863927
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass41,916 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    732286537672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    109724035870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,149 miles (+1,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    525692407967
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass40,056 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    808182960442
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail40,056 miles (+1,445)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,056 miles
    Test number
    295134346164
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass38,611 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,611 miles
    Test number
    577542922162
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    305202003698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail36,968 miles (+808)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    869995881841
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass36,160 miles (+2,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,160 miles
    Test number
    296181890640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass33,694 miles (+2,936)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,694 miles
    Test number
    756187452502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass30,758 miles (+2,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,758 miles
    Test number
    609109442184
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

  14. Pass28,169 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,169 miles
    Test number
    675818998997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,911 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,911 miles
    Test number
    749189756787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,838 miles
    Test number
    937869185024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 UAN

Does L55 UAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 UAN is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 UAN?
The MOT on L55 UAN is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 UAN done?
L55 UAN was recorded at 42,644 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,910 miles a year.
Has L55 UAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 UAN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 UAN 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 UAN find?
L55 UAN passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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