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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

V18 ALBMOT history

V18 ALB is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 30 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 43,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,200 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 ALB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 ALB was last recorded at 43,200 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 7,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,869 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,331 miles
Average per year
3,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,200 miles
  • 2025 – 35,869 miles
  • 2024 – 27,658 miles
  • 2023 – 27,236 miles
  • 2022 – 26,904 miles
  • 2021 – 25,830 miles
  • 2020 – 24,164 miles
  • 2019 – 22,474 miles
  • 2018 – 18,286 miles
  • 2017 – 15,148 miles
  • 2016 – 12,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,200 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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,200 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    226393473443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    778823506561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail35,869 miles (+8,211)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    766722926643
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass27,658 miles (+422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    126441628152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer tread wearing low
  5. Pass27,236 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    27,236 miles
    Test number
    351402908507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass26,904 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    26,904 miles
    Test number
    314045843644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,830 miles (+1,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,830 miles
    Test number
    742148049953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing more outer edge
  8. Pass24,164 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    24,164 miles
    Test number
    383692552937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,474 miles (+4,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,474 miles
    Test number
    730242679866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass18,286 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,286 miles
    Test number
    811779597662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,148 miles (+3,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    15,148 miles
    Test number
    278148192783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim scuffed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim scuffed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel rim scuffed
  12. Pass12,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    12,030 miles
    Test number
    667402004953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about V18 ALB

Does V18 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 ALB is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 ALB?
The MOT on V18 ALB is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 ALB done?
V18 ALB was recorded at 43,200 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
Has V18 ALB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 ALB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 ALB 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 V18 ALB find?
V18 ALB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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