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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S50 TLAMOT history

S50 TLA is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 3 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 111,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,547 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 TLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 TLA was last recorded at 111,547 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,425 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
7,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,547 miles
  • 2025 – 98,923 miles
  • 2024 – 91,444 miles
  • 2023 – 83,263 miles
  • 2021 – 81,452 miles
  • 2020 – 66,454 miles
  • 2019 – 62,136 miles
  • 2018 – 53,016 miles
  • 2017 – 43,862 miles
  • 2016 – 34,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,547 miles
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,547 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,547 miles
    Test number
    479361585226
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail111,425 miles (+12,502)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    179343745896
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass98,923 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    360920641625
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail98,923 miles (+7,479)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    229284122233
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass91,444 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,444 miles
    Test number
    204843820270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,263 miles (+1,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    806980967043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,452 miles (+14,998)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,452 miles
    Test number
    672447888826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,454 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,454 miles
    Test number
    978519246296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,136 miles (+9,120)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    100092408514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,016 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,016 miles
    Test number
    671599605530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,966 miles (+9,104)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,966 miles
    Test number
    711167468508
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass43,862 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,862 miles
    Test number
    976104535334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,158 miles
    Test number
    476480691467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 TLA

Does S50 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 TLA is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 TLA?
The MOT on S50 TLA is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 TLA done?
S50 TLA was recorded at 111,547 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,572 miles a year.
Has S50 TLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 TLA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 TLA 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 S50 TLA find?
S50 TLA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: road wheel slightly distorted all four.

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