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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T23 BCTMOT history

T23 BCT is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,477 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 BCT
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
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 BCT was last recorded at 138,477 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,707 miles · 6 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
8,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,477 miles
  • 2025 – 120,372 miles
  • 2024 – 111,978 miles
  • 2023 – 103,805 miles
  • 2022 – 96,459 miles
  • 2021 – 89,828 miles
  • 2020 – 84,461 miles
  • 2019 – 75,493 miles
  • 2018 – 68,225 miles
  • 2017 – 60,155 miles
  • 2016 – 48,608 miles
  • 2015 – 46,454 miles
  • 2014 – 38,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront osf/nsf arm bushes slight cracking (both)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slight rust
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm slight movement
  • AdvisoryRear coil spring confine space cannot inspect

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    181931942365
    • AdvisoryFront osf/nsf arm bushes slight cracking (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slight rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring confine space cannot inspect

  2. Fail138,477 miles (+770)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    544657540417
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront osf/nsf arm bushes slight cracking (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slight rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring confine space cannot inspect

  3. Fail137,707 miles (+17,335)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,707 miles
    Test number
    683025747374
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFlywheel faulty

  4. Pass120,372 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,372 miles
    Test number
    471477768102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,128 miles (+8,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,128 miles
    Test number
    669013313488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass111,978 miles (+8,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,978 miles
    Test number
    640200711607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,805 miles (+7,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,805 miles
    Test number
    370908368169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,459 miles (+6,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,459 miles
    Test number
    982557079767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded possible fracture at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,828 miles (+5,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,828 miles
    Test number
    152919394270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass84,461 miles (+8,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,461 miles
    Test number
    497008790767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass75,493 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    279246493082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,225 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    855936119010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,155 miles (+11,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    239737555307
    • AdvisorySlight corroision to rear brake discs

  14. Pass48,608 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    232498332596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    941435662101
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both(outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail46,454 miles (+8,438)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    580953228277
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both(outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,016 miles
    Test number
    396938134266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 BCT

Does T23 BCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 BCT is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 BCT?
The MOT on T23 BCT is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 BCT done?
T23 BCT was recorded at 138,477 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 8,607 miles a year.
Has T23 BCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 BCT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 BCT 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 T23 BCT find?
T23 BCT passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front osf/nsf arm bushes slight cracking (both); nearside rear brake disc slight rust; offside front inner arm slight movement, and 1 more.

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