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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L7 DWGMOT history

L7 DWG is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 38,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,712 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DWG was last recorded at 38,712 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,420 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,292 miles
Average per year
2,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,712 miles
  • 2024 – 36,420 miles
  • 2023 – 33,729 miles
  • 2022 – 31,714 miles
  • 2021 – 29,621 miles
  • 2020 – 27,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,712 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear wiper torn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,712 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,712 miles
    Test number
    332269464890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,420 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    541607849480
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
  3. Fail36,368 miles (+2,639)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,368 miles
    Test number
    198670944671
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
  4. Pass33,729 miles (+2,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    33,729 miles
    Test number
    316574865362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass31,714 miles (+2,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    31,714 miles
    Test number
    540963316717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass29,621 miles (+1,862)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,621 miles
    Test number
    812043784298
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass27,759 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,759 miles
    Test number
    115197342490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,338 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    755608254640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

Questions about L7 DWG

Does L7 DWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DWG is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 DWG?
The MOT on L7 DWG is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DWG done?
L7 DWG was recorded at 38,712 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,165 miles a year.
Has L7 DWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 DWG has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 DWG 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 DWG find?
L7 DWG passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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