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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L5 JOYMOT history

L5 JOY is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 47,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L5 JOY white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,823 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 JOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 JOY was last recorded at 47,823 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,128 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
695 miles
Average per year
1,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,823 miles
  • 2025 – 47,128 miles
  • 2024 – 46,496 miles
  • 2023 – 45,675 miles
  • 2022 – 44,814 miles
  • 2021 – 44,420 miles
  • 2020 – 43,664 miles
  • 2019 – 42,190 miles
  • 2018 – 40,282 miles
  • 2017 – 38,060 miles
  • 2016 – 36,186 miles
  • 2015 – 33,347 miles
  • 2014 – 29,891 miles
  • 2013 – 26,510 miles
  • 2012 – 21,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,823 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,823 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    977860594856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,128 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    525781999906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,496 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    924979388236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,675 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,675 miles
    Test number
    471268700317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,814 miles (+394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,814 miles
    Test number
    277132133582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting within tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting within tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belts not tested du to convertible air dam fitted in place.

  6. Pass44,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    847388233969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail44,419 miles (+755)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,419 miles
    Test number
    550358286772
    • MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,664 miles (+1,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,664 miles
    Test number
    363958556516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect both rear adult belts due to gaurd fitted

  9. Pass42,190 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,190 miles
    Test number
    975606044450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,282 miles
    Test number
    317358473124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,282 miles (+2,222)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,282 miles
    Test number
    264745016814
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass38,060 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    778246408259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,186 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    810783603729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,347 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,347 miles
    Test number
    177688705155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass33,347 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,347 miles
    Test number
    255668505439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,891 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,891 miles
    Test number
    807662204171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,510 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    528156693096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,460 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,460 miles
    Test number
    306871612112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass21,460 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,460 miles
    Test number
    885381612147
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about L5 JOY

Does L5 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JOY is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 JOY?
The MOT on L5 JOY is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 JOY done?
L5 JOY was recorded at 47,823 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,817 miles a year.
Has L5 JOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 JOY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 JOY 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 L5 JOY find?
L5 JOY passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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