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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V16 BLLMOT history

V16 BLL is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,480 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 BLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 BLL was last recorded at 109,480 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,479 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,480 miles
  • 2025 – 102,717 miles
  • 2024 – 95,903 miles
  • 2022 – 90,194 miles
  • 2021 – 85,893 miles
  • 2020 – 79,882 miles
  • 2019 – 71,620 miles
  • 2018 – 65,150 miles
  • 2016 – 55,429 miles
  • 2015 – 45,889 miles
  • 2014 – 39,038 miles
  • 2013 – 22,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,480 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,480 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    338339032028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,479 miles (+6,762)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,479 miles
    Test number
    250797106229
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass102,717 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,717 miles
    Test number
    670347364398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail102,717 miles (+6,814)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,717 miles
    Test number
    448735800522
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass95,903 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,903 miles
    Test number
    313982225681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail95,903 miles (+5,709)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,903 miles
    Test number
    171791239853
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass90,194 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,194 miles
    Test number
    878936955806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,893 miles (+6,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,893 miles
    Test number
    372639341264
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass79,882 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,882 miles
    Test number
    896620620818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,620 miles (+6,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,620 miles
    Test number
    333253108091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass65,150 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    478177529213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,429 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,429 miles
    Test number
    352679116521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,854 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,854 miles
    Test number
    334598103192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,889 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,889 miles
    Test number
    467739575001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,038 miles (+16,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,038 miles
    Test number
    475794084028
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
  16. Pass22,124 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,124 miles
    Test number
    995274973001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,875 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,875 miles
    Test number
    829790163018
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWindscreen washers weak.

Questions about V16 BLL

Does V16 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 BLL is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 BLL?
The MOT on V16 BLL is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 BLL done?
V16 BLL was recorded at 109,480 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,736 miles a year.
Has V16 BLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 BLL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 BLL 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 V16 BLL find?
V16 BLL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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