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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,499 cc

LP18 DWUMOT history

LP18 DWU is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 27 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,022 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP18 DWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
27 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP18 DWU was last recorded at 78,022 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 12,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,495 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,527 miles
Average per year
8,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,022 miles
  • 2025 – 65,495 miles
  • 2024 – 54,235 miles
  • 2023 – 47,221 miles
  • 2022 – 38,491 miles
  • 2021 – 32,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,022 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,022 miles (+12,527)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    843512281169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,495 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,495 miles
    Test number
    167913715125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail65,457 miles (+11,222)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    238242752876
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,235 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    771706870298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Fail54,235 miles (+7,014)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    396969400637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass47,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,221 miles
    Test number
    786726444480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail47,216 miles (+8,725)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,216 miles
    Test number
    987875834070
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass38,491 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    38,491 miles
    Test number
    470044398979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,463 miles (+5,694)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,463 miles
    Test number
    995409567608
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre marked with chalk
  10. Pass32,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,769 miles
    Test number
    568111353788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP18 DWU

Does LP18 DWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP18 DWU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP18 DWU?
The MOT on LP18 DWU is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP18 DWU done?
LP18 DWU was recorded at 78,022 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 8,745 miles a year.
Has LP18 DWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP18 DWU has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP18 DWU 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 LP18 DWU find?
LP18 DWU passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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