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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S30 SEWMOT history

S30 SEW is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
123,064 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 SEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 SEW was last recorded at 123,064 miles on 8 May 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,050 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,064 miles
  • 2025 – 120,485 miles
  • 2024 – 116,902 miles
  • 2023 – 111,147 miles
  • 2022 – 104,179 miles
  • 2021 – 96,967 miles
  • 2020 – 92,943 miles
  • 2019 – 87,404 miles
  • 2018 – 78,373 miles
  • 2017 – 68,256 miles
  • 2016 – 58,271 miles
  • 2015 – 48,118 miles
  • 2014 – 36,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,064 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,064 miles
    Test number
    162676023070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail123,050 miles (+2,565)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,050 miles
    Test number
    247748266101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,485 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,485 miles
    Test number
    997896421568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail120,483 miles (+3,581)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,483 miles
    Test number
    774419753050
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass116,902 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,902 miles
    Test number
    450569326662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BY AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail116,902 miles (+5,755)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,902 miles
    Test number
    518653716257
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BY AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass111,147 miles (+6,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,147 miles
    Test number
    409763798445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass104,179 miles (+7,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,179 miles
    Test number
    817370911795
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,967 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    320097045390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,943 miles (+5,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,943 miles
    Test number
    550358824965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass87,404 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,404 miles
    Test number
    220572237222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,373 miles (+10,117)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,373 miles
    Test number
    986263908278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,256 miles (+9,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,256 miles
    Test number
    376656437229
    • 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)
  14. Pass58,271 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,271 miles
    Test number
    136833364612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,118 miles (+11,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    351345872419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass36,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    309898064414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 SEW

Does S30 SEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 SEW is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 SEW?
The MOT on S30 SEW is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 SEW done?
S30 SEW was recorded at 123,064 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,436 miles a year.
Has S30 SEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 SEW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 SEW 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 S30 SEW find?
S30 SEW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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