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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

T23 VLLMOT history

T23 VLL is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,366 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 VLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 VLL was last recorded at 135,366 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,897 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
11,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,366 miles
  • 2025 – 124,349 miles
  • 2024 – 115,942 miles
  • 2023 – 109,270 miles
  • 2022 – 104,919 miles
  • 2021 – 96,277 miles
  • 2020 – 82,201 miles
  • 2019 – 68,166 miles
  • 2018 – 51,897 miles
  • 2017 – 37,990 miles
  • 2016 – 26,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,366 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,366 miles (+469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,366 miles
    Test number
    201290418795
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail134,897 miles (+10,548)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,897 miles
    Test number
    314481469149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass124,349 miles (+8,407)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,349 miles
    Test number
    737394863639
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,942 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    115,942 miles
    Test number
    100379040347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,270 miles (+4,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,270 miles
    Test number
    771593189055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass104,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,919 miles
    Test number
    604153954816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail104,919 miles (+8,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,919 miles
    Test number
    685415086700
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass96,277 miles (+14,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    165258098048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass82,201 miles (+14,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    218487188638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass68,166 miles (+16,269)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    232295538955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,897 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,897 miles
    Test number
    192346777129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,896 miles (+13,906)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    719090428949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass37,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,990 miles
    Test number
    549579510443
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split and not clearing screen
  14. Fail37,955 miles (+11,887)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,955 miles
    Test number
    951772354908
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split and not clearing screen
  15. Pass26,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,068 miles
    Test number
    818531043506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 VLL

Does T23 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 VLL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 VLL?
The MOT on T23 VLL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 VLL done?
T23 VLL was recorded at 135,366 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 11,080 miles a year.
Has T23 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 VLL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 VLL 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 VLL find?
T23 VLL passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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