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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S18 FAXMOT history

S18 FAX is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S18 FAX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,620 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 FAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 FAX was last recorded at 109,620 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 9,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,300 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,320 miles
Average per year
7,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,620 miles
  • 2025 – 100,300 miles
  • 2024 – 100,053 miles
  • 2023 – 89,468 miles
  • 2022 – 77,897 miles
  • 2021 – 69,632 miles
  • 2020 – 68,750 miles
  • 2019 – 60,707 miles
  • 2018 – 48,302 miles
  • 2017 – 39,936 miles
  • 2016 – 37,847 miles
  • 2015 – 28,944 miles
  • 2014 – 21,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,620 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,620 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,620 miles
    Test number
    365770989457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,300 miles (+247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,300 miles
    Test number
    761690669974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,053 miles (+10,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    254363857353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,468 miles (+11,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    800056759295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass77,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    180605679839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,897 miles (+8,265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    478844210123
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,632 miles
    Test number
    214824588558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,632 miles (+882)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,632 miles
    Test number
    696410550301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass68,750 miles (+8,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,750 miles
    Test number
    674029515177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,707 miles
    Test number
    859979949564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,707 miles (+12,405)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,707 miles
    Test number
    858567158524
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,302 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,302 miles
    Test number
    913609409742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,936 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    456971351050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,847 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,847 miles
    Test number
    907025559347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,944 miles (+7,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,944 miles
    Test number
    855329365116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,581 miles
    Test number
    496554714179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 FAX

Does S18 FAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 FAX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 FAX?
The MOT on S18 FAX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 FAX done?
S18 FAX was recorded at 109,620 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,389 miles a year.
Has S18 FAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 FAX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S18 FAX 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 FAX find?
S18 FAX passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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