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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,499 cc

LP18 EBCMOT history

LP18 EBC is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 30 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 98,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,392 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP18 EBC
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
30 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP18 EBC was last recorded at 98,392 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,392 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,392 miles
  • 2024 – 87,523 miles
  • 2023 – 70,297 miles
  • 2021 – 57,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,392 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

6 tests since 29 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    981009315107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,392 miles (+10,869)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,392 miles
    Test number
    949360280254
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass87,523 miles (+17,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,523 miles
    Test number
    449191511609
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass70,297 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,297 miles
    Test number
    602496695472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,290 miles (+12,638)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,290 miles
    Test number
    862998391081
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass57,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,652 miles
    Test number
    397403325031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP18 EBC

Does LP18 EBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP18 EBC is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP18 EBC?
The MOT on LP18 EBC is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP18 EBC done?
LP18 EBC was recorded at 98,392 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 9,197 miles a year.
Has LP18 EBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP18 EBC has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP18 EBC 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 EBC find?
LP18 EBC passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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