BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
S23 YEMMOT history
S23 YEM is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 200,440 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 11,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S23 YEM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 21 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S23 YEM was last recorded at 200,440 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 200,431 miles · 8 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 11,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,440 miles
- 2025 – 193,170 miles
- 2024 – 193,157 miles
- 2023 – 173,417 miles
- 2022 – 163,576 miles
- 2021 – 156,059 miles
- 2020 – 148,012 miles
- 2019 – 135,054 miles
- 2018 – 115,225 miles
- 2017 – 95,766 miles
- 2016 – 85,617 miles
- 2015 – 71,861 miles
- 2014 – 59,291 miles
- 2013 – 47,601 miles
- 2012 – 46,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,440 miles
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides . (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides . (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides perished .
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,440 miles (+9)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 200,440 miles
- Test number
- 678270722353
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides . (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides . (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail200,431 miles (+7,261)3 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,431 miles
- Test number
- 600682745369
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides perished . (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished . (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides . (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished . (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass193,170 miles (+13)3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 193,170 miles
- Test number
- 633324552658
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Back plate loose.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail193,157 miles (+19,740)3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,157 miles
- Test number
- 877776034829
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on. (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Back plate loose.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perished. (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on.
Pass173,417 miles (+64)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 173,417 miles
- Test number
- 793674491679
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside outer perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail173,353 miles (+9,777)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,353 miles
- Test number
- 476777094243
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside outer perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,576 miles (+7,517)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 163,576 miles
- Test number
- 168984800978
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides perished . (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished - made in 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass156,059 miles (+8,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 156,059 miles
- Test number
- 690797386777
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides slightly perished . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass148,012 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,012 miles
- Test number
- 435236772256
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,002 miles (+12,948)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,002 miles
- Test number
- 198460033457
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,054 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 135,054 miles
- Test number
- 445326405607
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
Fail135,043 miles (+19,818)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,043 miles
- Test number
- 465662685888
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
Pass115,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 115,225 miles
- Test number
- 303652554836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,225 miles (+19,459)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,225 miles
- Test number
- 569557030950
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,766 miles (+4,509)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 95,766 miles
- Test number
- 680554557344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 91,257 miles
- Test number
- 530902426278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,257 miles (+5,640)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,257 miles
- Test number
- 652652381736
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass85,617 miles (+13,756)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 85,617 miles
- Test number
- 598870631362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,861 miles (+12,570)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 71,861 miles
- Test number
- 498900095079
- NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre bald on outer edge, worn on inner edge and has a cut across tread (not deep enough to reach cords)
Pass59,291 miles (+11,690)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 59,291 miles
- Test number
- 216244884036
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,601 miles (+1,487)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 47,601 miles
- Test number
- 205521003156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,114 miles
- Test number
- 575531242279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S23 YEM
- Does S23 YEM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 YEM is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S23 YEM?
- The MOT on S23 YEM is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S23 YEM done?
- S23 YEM was recorded at 200,440 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 11,217 miles a year.
- Has S23 YEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S23 YEM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S23 YEM 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 S23 YEM find?
- S23 YEM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly damaged both sides .; rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides .; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.
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