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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S26 LJJMOT history

S26 LJJ is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 197,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
197,833 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LJJ was last recorded at 197,833 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 16,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,265 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,568 miles
Average per year
12,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,833 miles
  • 2024 – 181,265 miles
  • 2023 – 160,715 miles
  • 2022 – 143,400 miles
  • 2021 – 124,610 miles
  • 2020 – 107,498 miles
  • 2019 – 80,261 miles
  • 2018 – 60,869 miles
  • 2016 – 54,636 miles
  • 2014 – 45,878 miles
  • 2013 – 37,902 miles
  • 2012 – 31,490 miles
  • 2011 – 26,231 miles
  • 2010 – 8,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,833 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,833 miles (+16,568)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    197,833 miles
    Test number
    948489866545
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass181,265 miles (+20,550)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,265 miles
    Test number
    244356580775
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass160,715 miles (+17,315)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    160,715 miles
    Test number
    645544717647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass143,400 miles (+18,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,400 miles
    Test number
    848068409391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass124,610 miles (+17,112)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,610 miles
    Test number
    548227724788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,498 miles (+27,237)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,498 miles
    Test number
    223971111883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,261 miles (+19,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    127349145521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass60,869 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    162725591282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail60,861 miles (+6,225)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,861 miles
    Test number
    925257677677
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass54,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    451667155002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail54,636 miles (+8,758)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    509525278366
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass45,878 miles (+7,976)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    276871154335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass37,902 miles (+6,412)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,902 miles
    Test number
    677592953364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass31,490 miles (+5,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    938168132386
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass26,231 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,231 miles
    Test number
    607315751388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,554 miles (+10,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,554 miles
    Test number
    877757481040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass8,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,686 miles
    Test number
    261937500188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 LJJ

Does S26 LJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LJJ is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 LJJ?
The MOT on S26 LJJ is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 LJJ done?
S26 LJJ was recorded at 197,833 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 12,195 miles a year.
Has S26 LJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LJJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S26 LJJ 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 S26 LJJ find?
S26 LJJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 8 more.

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