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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

S21 OVSMOT history

S21 OVS is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 76,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

S21 OVS white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,270 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 OVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
20 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 OVS was last recorded at 76,270 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 17,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,938 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,332 miles
Average per year
13,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,270 miles
  • 2025 – 58,938 miles
  • 2024 – 39,039 miles
  • 2023 – 21,691 miles
  • 2022 – 14,655 miles
  • 2021 – 14,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cut, but not to cord (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,270 miles (+17,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    987667828898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cut, but not to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass58,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    259651820659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail58,938 miles (+19,899)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    375252560403
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass39,039 miles (+17,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,039 miles
    Test number
    168437257337
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass21,691 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    21,691 miles
    Test number
    905394929934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,655 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2023
    Odometer
    14,655 miles
    Test number
    854407524326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,398 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    14,398 miles
    Test number
    152297338198
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray
  8. Fail14,393 miles4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,393 miles
    Test number
    868706543632
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted

Questions about S21 OVS

Does S21 OVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 OVS is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 OVS?
The MOT on S21 OVS is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 OVS done?
S21 OVS was recorded at 76,270 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 13,960 miles a year.
Has S21 OVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 OVS has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 OVS 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 S21 OVS find?
S21 OVS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cut, but not to cord; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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