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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L6 LHUMOT history

L6 LHU is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 28 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L6 LHU white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,169 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 LHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 LHU was last recorded at 154,169 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,640 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,529 miles
Average per year
10,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,169 miles
  • 2025 – 148,640 miles
  • 2024 – 139,795 miles
  • 2023 – 129,584 miles
  • 2022 – 122,975 miles
  • 2021 – 115,503 miles
  • 2020 – 109,796 miles
  • 2018 – 100,908 miles
  • 2017 – 84,888 miles
  • 2016 – 68,566 miles
  • 2015 – 60,702 miles
  • 2014 – 35,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,169 miles
    Test number
    498212275019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail154,169 miles (+5,529)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,169 miles
    Test number
    773655883426
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass148,640 miles (+8,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,640 miles
    Test number
    766250592181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass139,795 miles (+10,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,795 miles
    Test number
    271448817619
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,584 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,584 miles
    Test number
    899468164261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,582 miles (+6,607)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,582 miles
    Test number
    832992908350
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass122,975 miles (+7,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,975 miles
    Test number
    651906508460
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,503 miles (+5,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    271378509253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,796 miles (+8,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,796 miles
    Test number
    252619152692
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,908 miles
    Test number
    726892663728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,908 miles (+16,020)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,908 miles
    Test number
    720936961449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass84,888 miles (+16,322)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    526192344321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,566 miles (+7,864)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,566 miles
    Test number
    343083726367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,702 miles (+8,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,702 miles
    Test number
    534809894350
    • AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted

  15. Pass52,343 miles (+17,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    888612185069
    • 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)

  16. Pass35,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    189233484400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 LHU

Does L6 LHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 LHU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 LHU?
The MOT on L6 LHU 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 L6 LHU done?
L6 LHU was recorded at 154,169 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,093 miles a year.
Has L6 LHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 LHU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 LHU 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 LHU find?
L6 LHU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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