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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L7 PGSMOT history

L7 PGS is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
106,908 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 PGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 PGS was last recorded at 106,908 miles on 26 May 2026, 5,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,706 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,202 miles
Average per year
6,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,908 miles
  • 2025 – 101,706 miles
  • 2024 – 97,873 miles
  • 2023 – 94,296 miles
  • 2022 – 85,809 miles
  • 2021 – 78,609 miles
  • 2020 – 69,216 miles
  • 2019 – 60,281 miles
  • 2018 – 52,238 miles
  • 2017 – 43,064 miles
  • 2016 – 33,844 miles
  • 2015 – 23,962 miles
  • 2014 – 16,741 miles
  • 2013 – 16,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,908 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,908 miles (+5,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,908 miles
    Test number
    110668989286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,706 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    101,706 miles
    Test number
    250839007622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass97,873 miles (+3,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,873 miles
    Test number
    416030789280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass94,296 miles (+8,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,296 miles
    Test number
    688048668200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass85,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    580581593765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,809 miles (+7,200)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    397571296485
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,609 miles (+9,393)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    525161931643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,216 miles (+8,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    817072019089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Pass60,281 miles (+8,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    476594862742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass52,238 miles (+9,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,238 miles
    Test number
    661976578818
    • AdvisoryMetered exhaust smoke undetectable.

  11. Pass43,064 miles (+9,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,064 miles
    Test number
    294911000954
    • AdvisoryMetered exhaust smoke undetectable.

  12. Pass33,844 miles (+9,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,844 miles
    Test number
    660301053185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass23,962 miles (+7,221)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,962 miles
    Test number
    379566335047
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass16,741 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    16,741 miles
    Test number
    399418164186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass16,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,150 miles
    Test number
    826149053046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,144 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,144 miles
    Test number
    929679853033
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L7 PGS

Does L7 PGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 PGS is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 PGS?
The MOT on L7 PGS is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 PGS done?
L7 PGS was recorded at 106,908 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 6,857 miles a year.
Has L7 PGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 PGS has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 PGS 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 PGS find?
L7 PGS passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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