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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S18 XRSMOT history

S18 XRS is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,796 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 XRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 XRS was last recorded at 130,796 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,983 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,813 miles
Average per year
6,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,796 miles
  • 2025 – 127,983 miles
  • 2024 – 124,264 miles
  • 2023 – 120,319 miles
  • 2022 – 111,982 miles
  • 2021 – 102,303 miles
  • 2019 – 93,327 miles
  • 2018 – 86,732 miles
  • 2017 – 82,614 miles
  • 2016 – 75,567 miles
  • 2015 – 67,347 miles
  • 2014 – 56,839 miles
  • 2013 – 47,437 miles
  • 2012 – 39,075 miles
  • 2011 – 30,729 miles
  • 2010 – 23,350 miles
  • 2009 – 18,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,796 miles
  • MinorCentral Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear SUBFRAME AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,796 miles (+2,813)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,796 miles
    Test number
    590632548745
    • MinorCentral Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SUBFRAME AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

  2. Pass127,983 miles (+3,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,983 miles
    Test number
    548758043077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection

  3. Pass124,264 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,264 miles
    Test number
    934406602778
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components have surface corrosion

  4. Fail124,264 miles (+3,945)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,264 miles
    Test number
    855166945823
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components have surface corrosion

  5. Pass120,319 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,319 miles
    Test number
    446444525822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,982 miles (+9,679)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,982 miles
    Test number
    929326948752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,303 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,303 miles
    Test number
    471555976300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail102,303 miles (+8,976)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,303 miles
    Test number
    520895876420
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass93,327 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    319350765047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,732 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,732 miles
    Test number
    893370221142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,614 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,614 miles
    Test number
    670751329998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,567 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,567 miles
    Test number
    124050697769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,347 miles (+10,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,347 miles
    Test number
    386989155185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass56,839 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,839 miles
    Test number
    757327144134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,437 miles (+8,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,437 miles
    Test number
    756466053152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,075 miles (+8,346)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,075 miles
    Test number
    415557962161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,729 miles (+7,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,729 miles
    Test number
    539254851105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,350 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,350 miles
    Test number
    612544570114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  19. Fail23,347 miles (+2,204)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,347 miles
    Test number
    241462270424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  20. Pass21,143 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,143 miles
    Test number
    333996350021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,849 miles
    Test number
    271408859002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 XRS

Does S18 XRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 XRS is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 XRS?
The MOT on S18 XRS is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 XRS done?
S18 XRS was recorded at 130,796 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,574 miles a year.
Has S18 XRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 XRS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 XRS 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 XRS find?
S18 XRS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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