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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L88 LTYMOT history

L88 LTY is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 9 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 131,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L88 LTY white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,271 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L88 LTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L88 LTY was last recorded at 131,271 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 12,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,094 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,177 miles
Average per year
7,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,271 miles
  • 2025 – 119,094 miles
  • 2024 – 108,474 miles
  • 2023 – 90,588 miles
  • 2022 – 88,599 miles
  • 2021 – 87,639 miles
  • 2019 – 85,447 miles
  • 2018 – 78,774 miles
  • 2017 – 62,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,271 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,271 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,271 miles
    Test number
    267894986508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,094 miles (+10,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,094 miles
    Test number
    586518225356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass108,474 miles (+17,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,474 miles
    Test number
    897690696192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
  4. Pass90,588 miles (+1,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    502696661670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass88,599 miles (+960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,599 miles
    Test number
    275725181190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass87,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    717776483347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail87,639 miles (+2,192)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    795660498422
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass85,447 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    993680034996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,444 miles
    Test number
    645603288994
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail85,444 miles (+6,670)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,444 miles
    Test number
    169644367235
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass78,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    775915807391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,774 miles (+15,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    339957918714
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass62,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,931 miles
    Test number
    670354825693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L88 LTY

Does L88 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L88 LTY is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L88 LTY?
The MOT on L88 LTY is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L88 LTY done?
L88 LTY was recorded at 131,271 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,889 miles a year.
Has L88 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L88 LTY has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L88 LTY 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 L88 LTY find?
L88 LTY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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