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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L7 BBXMOT history

L7 BBX is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,574 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BBX was last recorded at 67,574 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 6,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,611 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,963 miles
Average per year
4,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,574 miles
  • 2025 – 60,611 miles
  • 2024 – 55,510 miles
  • 2023 – 53,417 miles
  • 2022 – 49,819 miles
  • 2021 – 40,757 miles
  • 2020 – 37,494 miles
  • 2019 – 31,346 miles
  • 2018 – 26,876 miles
  • 2017 – 23,864 miles
  • 2016 – 20,744 miles
  • 2015 – 18,075 miles
  • 2014 – 15,281 miles
  • 2013 – 9,362 miles
  • 2012 – 4,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,574 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,574 miles (+6,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,574 miles
    Test number
    355336069927
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass60,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    60,611 miles
    Test number
    744521879971
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  3. Fail60,611 miles (+5,101)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,611 miles
    Test number
    381302059890
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  4. Pass55,510 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    272372622856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,417 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    53,417 miles
    Test number
    622386566910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,819 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    752499740092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,757 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,757 miles
    Test number
    672045765723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,494 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    513936488100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,346 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,346 miles
    Test number
    155368322162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,876 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    140885995113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,864 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,864 miles
    Test number
    168031094943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,744 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,744 miles
    Test number
    677831744270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,075 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,075 miles
    Test number
    939729825196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,281 miles (+5,919)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,281 miles
    Test number
    596602934176
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass9,362 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    9,362 miles
    Test number
    437083833122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,321 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    4,321 miles
    Test number
    746397832180
    • NoteTester cant see bottom of rear springs

Questions about L7 BBX

Does L7 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BBX is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BBX?
The MOT on L7 BBX is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BBX done?
L7 BBX was recorded at 67,574 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,563 miles a year.
Has L7 BBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BBX has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 BBX 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 L7 BBX find?
L7 BBX passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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