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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T12 MWJMOT history

T12 MWJ is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
133,102 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 MWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 MWJ was last recorded at 133,102 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 17,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,746 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
17,356 miles
Average per year
9,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,102 miles
  • 2023 – 115,746 miles
  • 2022 – 111,667 miles
  • 2021 – 104,284 miles
  • 2020 – 95,648 miles
  • 2019 – 80,377 miles
  • 2018 – 65,415 miles
  • 2017 – 53,734 miles
  • 2016 – 44,493 miles
  • 2015 – 35,289 miles
  • 2014 – 27,430 miles
  • 2013 – 18,844 miles
  • 2012 – 12,920 miles
  • 2011 – 9,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,102 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,102 miles (+17,356)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,102 miles
    Test number
    622013546252
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,746 miles (+4,079)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,746 miles
    Test number
    616112116016
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear subframe and suspension arms
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass111,667 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    983479778000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail111,638 miles (+32)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,638 miles
    Test number
    756106981050
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail111,606 miles (+7,322)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    898406677397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex collapsed and snapped off from downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass104,284 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,284 miles
    Test number
    575839437281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail104,273 miles (+8,625)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,273 miles
    Test number
    995107279065
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass95,648 miles (+15,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    259124138443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass80,377 miles (+14,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    991634310499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,415 miles (+11,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    679481350225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,734 miles (+279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,734 miles
    Test number
    624747860341
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail53,455 miles (+8,962)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,455 miles
    Test number
    843367856406
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads very low

  13. Pass44,493 miles (+9,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    217852535754
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

  14. Pass35,289 miles (+7,859)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    246697175072
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass27,430 miles (+8,586)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,430 miles
    Test number
    206760694071
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass18,844 miles (+5,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,844 miles
    Test number
    108296083041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to check all brake pipes due to plastic covers

  17. Pass12,920 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,920 miles
    Test number
    156919452066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,047 miles
    Test number
    388952361087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 MWJ

Does T12 MWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 MWJ expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 MWJ?
The MOT on T12 MWJ expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 MWJ done?
T12 MWJ was recorded at 133,102 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 9,225 miles a year.
Has T12 MWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 MWJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T12 MWJ 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 T12 MWJ find?
T12 MWJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 5 more.

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