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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L6 SOTMOT history

L6 SOT is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
113,214 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 SOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 SOT was last recorded at 113,214 miles on 19 May 2026, 2,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,151 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,063 miles
Average per year
7,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,214 miles
  • 2025 – 111,151 miles
  • 2024 – 108,224 miles
  • 2023 – 104,601 miles
  • 2022 – 101,055 miles
  • 2021 – 98,189 miles
  • 2020 – 96,633 miles
  • 2019 – 81,145 miles
  • 2018 – 63,449 miles
  • 2017 – 54,752 miles
  • 2016 – 45,960 miles
  • 2015 – 39,888 miles
  • 2014 – 30,856 miles
  • 2013 – 19,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,214 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,214 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,214 miles
    Test number
    247579411282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass111,151 miles (+2,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,151 miles
    Test number
    563868947839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass108,224 miles (+3,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    317384017774
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass104,601 miles (+3,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,601 miles
    Test number
    378487120145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass101,055 miles (+105)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    100670209078
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail100,950 miles (+2,761)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,950 miles
    Test number
    443952328154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,189 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    769001163698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,633 miles (+15,488)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    96,633 miles
    Test number
    611369900205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,145 miles (+17,696)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    174165984531
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass63,449 miles (+8,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,449 miles
    Test number
    836762473158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass54,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    116928426544
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vechile covered in plastic shroud cannot inspect.
  12. Fail54,752 miles (+8,792)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    139716917479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vechile covered in plastic shroud cannot inspect.
  13. Pass45,960 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,960 miles
    Test number
    719954745702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,888 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    127916795168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,856 miles (+11,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    585096584136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass19,528 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,528 miles
    Test number
    768805533100
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L6 SOT

Does L6 SOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 SOT is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 SOT?
The MOT on L6 SOT is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 SOT done?
L6 SOT was recorded at 113,214 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,201 miles a year.
Has L6 SOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 SOT has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L6 SOT 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 SOT find?
L6 SOT passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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