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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T18 GWLMOT history

T18 GWL is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,986 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 GWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 GWL was last recorded at 108,986 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,303 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,683 miles
Average per year
6,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,986 miles
  • 2025 – 106,303 miles
  • 2024 – 103,922 miles
  • 2023 – 102,206 miles
  • 2022 – 99,281 miles
  • 2021 – 96,255 miles
  • 2020 – 92,096 miles
  • 2018 – 81,949 miles
  • 2017 – 71,724 miles
  • 2016 – 60,018 miles
  • 2015 – 48,547 miles
  • 2014 – 37,207 miles
  • 2013 – 27,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,986 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisorySILL KIT FITTED
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (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.

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Brake reaction bushes are soft

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    603193396725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySILL KIT FITTED
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail108,986 miles (+2,683)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    915151760911
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySILL KIT FITTED
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,303 miles (+2,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,303 miles
    Test number
    993480472204
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn edges and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper rear arm inner bush slight play

  4. Pass103,922 miles (+1,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,922 miles
    Test number
    728917674735
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,206 miles (+2,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    276725269679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass99,281 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    469065812401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail99,262 miles (+3,007)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    172329245881
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass96,255 miles (+4,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    947746934517
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake Light Lens Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Worn

  9. Pass92,096 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    285439352548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light lens cracked but not showing white light and no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

  10. Fail92,096 miles (+10,147)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,096 miles
    Test number
    667783908082
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light lens cracked but not showing white light and no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

  11. Pass81,949 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    175845194370
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp on flexi down pipe is cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Indercator bulb fading
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft dohnut split
    • AdvisoryRear Reluctor rings scratched

  12. Fail81,949 miles (+10,225)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,949 miles
    Test number
    946363561632
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp on flexi down pipe is cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Indercator bulb fading
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft dohnut split
    • AdvisoryRear Reluctor rings scratched

  13. Pass71,724 miles (+11,706)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    550018504046
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are getting low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  14. Pass60,018 miles (+11,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,018 miles
    Test number
    683918069114
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft doughnut is perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  15. Pass48,547 miles (+11,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,547 miles
    Test number
    566392706299
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting low of tread
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is cracked but still readable
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  16. Pass37,207 miles (+9,374)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,207 miles
    Test number
    595521564255
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTo clean to diesel test

  17. Pass27,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    516306343214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 GWL

Does T18 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 GWL is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 GWL?
The MOT on T18 GWL is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 GWL done?
T18 GWL was recorded at 108,986 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
Has T18 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 GWL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 GWL 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 T18 GWL find?
T18 GWL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; sill kit fitted; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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