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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S18 AXLMOT history

S18 AXL is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 1 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

S18 AXL black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,350 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 AXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 AXL was last recorded at 111,350 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 8,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,432 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,918 miles
Average per year
6,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,350 miles
  • 2025 – 102,432 miles
  • 2023 – 92,298 miles
  • 2022 – 79,244 miles
  • 2020 – 75,257 miles
  • 2019 – 68,491 miles
  • 2018 – 59,007 miles
  • 2017 – 53,634 miles
  • 2016 – 44,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,350 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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    768360832128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,350 miles (+8,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    972268598327
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass102,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    792398939766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,432 miles (+3,988)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,432 miles
    Test number
    814989290143
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,444 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    157149718836
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail98,444 miles (+6,146)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,444 miles
    Test number
    822808635406
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass92,298 miles (+7,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,298 miles
    Test number
    553120266477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass85,162 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,162 miles
    Test number
    897817835738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,244 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,244 miles
    Test number
    842044036115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,257 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,257 miles
    Test number
    782944962959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,491 miles (+9,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,491 miles
    Test number
    926790450367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass59,007 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,007 miles
    Test number
    259316240778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,634 miles (+8,685)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    161933595057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,949 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,949 miles
    Test number
    540946119784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail44,947 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    970314583309
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S18 AXL

Does S18 AXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 AXL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 AXL?
The MOT on S18 AXL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 AXL done?
S18 AXL was recorded at 111,350 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,650 miles a year.
Has S18 AXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 AXL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 AXL 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 S18 AXL find?
S18 AXL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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