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BMW 218

Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

LS13 ELSMOT history

LS13 ELS is a blue diesel BMW 218 first used on 27 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 61,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,099 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 ELS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 ELS was last recorded at 61,099 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 7,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,382 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,717 miles
Average per year
6,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,099 miles
  • 2024 – 53,382 miles
  • 2023 – 44,611 miles
  • 2022 – 36,977 miles
  • 2021 – 31,767 miles
  • 2020 – 26,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    675659678847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,099 miles (+7,717)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    959553164786
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass53,382 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    638890868684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    44,611 miles
    Test number
    158539634264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail44,611 miles (+7,634)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,611 miles
    Test number
    108958785896
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass36,977 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    142868261301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,767 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,767 miles
    Test number
    887715341442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    933812999041
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LS13 ELS

Does LS13 ELS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 ELS is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS13 ELS?
The MOT on LS13 ELS is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 ELS done?
LS13 ELS was recorded at 61,099 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,967 miles a year.
Has LS13 ELS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 ELS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS13 ELS 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 LS13 ELS find?
LS13 ELS passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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