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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S18 BBJMOT history

S18 BBJ is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,418 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BBJ was last recorded at 96,418 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 5,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,319 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,099 miles
Average per year
6,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,418 miles
  • 2024 – 91,319 miles
  • 2023 – 85,238 miles
  • 2022 – 73,276 miles
  • 2021 – 64,677 miles
  • 2018 – 50,907 miles
  • 2017 – 42,199 miles
  • 2016 – 38,289 miles
  • 2015 – 28,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,418 miles
    Test number
    131543027774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail96,418 miles (+5,099)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,418 miles
    Test number
    489146782940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass91,319 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    402326183409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail91,318 miles (+6,080)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    846133233003
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bottle level very low
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass85,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    407174834877
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail85,238 miles (+11,962)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    480187211769
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass73,276 miles (+8,599)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,276 miles
    Test number
    618484773941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    690632741684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,677 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    999469101446
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass62,812 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    516098683002
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  11. Fail62,798 miles (+11,891)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,798 miles
    Test number
    380886768042
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front tie rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  12. Pass50,907 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    357372546376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,894 miles (+8,695)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    316671805180
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass42,199 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,199 miles
    Test number
    370679505914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,289 miles (+9,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    895187147242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,890 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    274878218414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,172 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    285864685455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail26,158 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,158 miles
    Test number
    126063175155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S18 BBJ

Does S18 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BBJ is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 BBJ?
The MOT on S18 BBJ is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BBJ done?
S18 BBJ was recorded at 96,418 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 6,730 miles a year.
Has S18 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BBJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 BBJ 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 BBJ find?
S18 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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