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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L7 YHUMOT history

L7 YHU is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 130,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,422 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 YHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 YHU was last recorded at 130,422 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 11,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,983 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,439 miles
Average per year
11,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,422 miles
  • 2024 – 118,983 miles
  • 2023 – 94,218 miles
  • 2022 – 73,233 miles
  • 2021 – 61,036 miles
  • 2020 – 49,460 miles
  • 2019 – 41,168 miles
  • 2018 – 37,545 miles
  • 2017 – 31,623 miles
  • 2016 – 24,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,422 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in left hand side (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,422 miles (+11,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,422 miles
    Test number
    643083572271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in left hand side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass118,983 miles (+24,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,983 miles
    Test number
    693048500315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass94,218 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,218 miles
    Test number
    902247374040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail94,202 miles (+20,969)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    654871084629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,233 miles (+12,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    358190590457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,036 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    515753153465
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail61,036 miles (+11,576)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    486989208071
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass49,460 miles (+8,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    772398586528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass41,168 miles (+3,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    130125089315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass37,545 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,545 miles
    Test number
    713524057938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,623 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,623 miles
    Test number
    507051586926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    226238741948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 YHU

Does L7 YHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 YHU is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 YHU?
The MOT on L7 YHU is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 YHU done?
L7 YHU was recorded at 130,422 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 11,437 miles a year.
Has L7 YHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 YHU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 YHU 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 YHU find?
L7 YHU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in left hand side; prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear doughnut.

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