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BMW 218

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,499 cc

S70 FXAMOT history

S70 FXA is a black petrol BMW 218 first used on 15 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 81,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,721 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 FXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
15 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 FXA was last recorded at 81,721 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 6,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2022: 51,264 miles, lower than 51,364 miles on 16 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,129 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,592 miles
Average per year
11,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,721 miles
  • 2024 – 75,129 miles
  • 2023 – 64,346 miles
  • 2022 – 51,264 miles
  • 2021 – 33,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering testable items

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit [multiple damage ]

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    494527236372
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering testable items
  2. Fail81,721 miles (+6,592)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    162346279745
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted covering testable items
  3. Pass75,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,129 miles
    Test number
    121894708918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Fail75,127 miles (+10,781)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,127 miles
    Test number
    254807236478
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass64,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,346 miles
    Test number
    740893715215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,346 miles (+13,082)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,346 miles
    Test number
    482196239518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass51,264 miles (-100)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,264 miles
    Test number
    809912161362
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit [multiple damage ] (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  8. Fail51,364 miles (+18,243)1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    198218394566
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both [adjusted] (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit [multiple damage ] (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass33,121 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,121 miles
    Test number
    851766716120
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge--245/35RF (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail33,121 miles1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,121 miles
    Test number
    548078624042
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35RF18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inside and outside edges--225/40RF18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge--245/35RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about S70 FXA

Does S70 FXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 FXA is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 FXA?
The MOT on S70 FXA is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 FXA done?
S70 FXA was recorded at 81,721 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 11,717 miles a year.
Has S70 FXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 FXA has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S70 FXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S70 FXA find?
S70 FXA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil leak, but not excessive; under tray fitted covering testable items.

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