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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L6 HNNMOT history

L6 HNN is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 15 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
53,912 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 HNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 HNN was last recorded at 53,912 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,317 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,595 miles
Average per year
2,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,912 miles
  • 2024 – 50,317 miles
  • 2023 – 47,836 miles
  • 2022 – 45,223 miles
  • 2021 – 42,529 miles
  • 2020 – 40,810 miles
  • 2019 – 39,617 miles
  • 2018 – 38,716 miles
  • 2017 – 37,989 miles
  • 2016 – 37,291 miles
  • 2015 – 36,506 miles
  • 2014 – 34,282 miles
  • 2013 – 28,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,912 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and many suspension parts corroded but not excessive

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, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,912 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    968223410405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and many suspension parts corroded but not excessive
  2. Fail53,912 miles (+3,595)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,912 miles
    Test number
    916037605119
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and many suspension parts corroded but not excessive
  3. Pass50,317 miles (+2,481)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    745708488832
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded but not excessive
  4. Pass47,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    114385986593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail47,836 miles (+2,613)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,836 miles
    Test number
    618033224799
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass45,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,223 miles
    Test number
    510726176049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,223 miles (+2,694)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,223 miles
    Test number
    280069607532
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass42,529 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,529 miles
    Test number
    277166446058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    965321382490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,810 miles (+1,193)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    507870973990
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass39,617 miles (+901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    210809328904
    • 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))
  12. Pass38,716 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,716 miles
    Test number
    876269297420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,989 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    482098276509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,291 miles (+785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,291 miles
    Test number
    314232978009
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCovers underneath obscuring many parts
  15. Pass36,506 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,506 miles
    Test number
    608477521141
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm
  16. Pass34,282 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,282 miles
    Test number
    138506874213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,747 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,747 miles
    Test number
    918964183210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,194 miles
    Test number
    618489403131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 HNN

Does L6 HNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 HNN is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 HNN?
The MOT on L6 HNN is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 HNN done?
L6 HNN was recorded at 53,912 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,285 miles a year.
Has L6 HNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 HNN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 HNN 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 L6 HNN find?
L6 HNN passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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