BMW 118
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc
V23 RALMOT history
V23 RAL is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,418 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 87,418 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V23 RAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V23 RAL was last recorded at 87,418 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,763 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,655 miles
- Average per year
- 7,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,418 miles
- 2025 – 79,763 miles
- 2024 – 67,885 miles
- 2023 – 66,172 miles
- 2022 – 55,469 miles
- 2021 – 42,361 miles
- 2020 – 30,825 miles
- 2019 – 24,482 miles
- 2018 – 23,439 miles
- 2017 – 19,807 miles
- 2016 – 16,957 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,418 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTint on windscreen
Full MOT history
14 tests since 16 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,418 miles (+7,655)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 87,418 miles
- Test number
- 687490340160
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTint on windscreen
Pass79,763 miles (+152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 79,763 miles
- Test number
- 869305435610
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail79,611 miles (+11,726)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,611 miles
- Test number
- 125492463118
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencers fitted (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass67,885 miles (+1,713)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 67,885 miles
- Test number
- 544010573641
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- 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))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail66,172 miles (+10,703)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,172 miles
- Test number
- 434514366879
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread disscoloured (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll windows tinted
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
- AdvisorySuspension very low
Pass55,469 miles (+13,108)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 55,469 miles
- Test number
- 282559134896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,361 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 42,361 miles
- Test number
- 766430671503
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r.
Fail42,314 miles (+11,489)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,314 miles
- Test number
- 296879813009
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition aftermarket exhaust fitted with no silencers (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated recommend further inspection (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge, nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))
Pass30,825 miles (+6,343)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 30,825 miles
- Test number
- 813730786896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,482 miles (+1,043)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 24,482 miles
- Test number
- 946811549454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 23,439 miles
- Test number
- 264109329154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,439 miles (+3,632)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,439 miles
- Test number
- 597857018280
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass19,807 miles (+2,850)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 19,807 miles
- Test number
- 187917477726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge & had a puncture repair
Pass16,957 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 16,957 miles
- Test number
- 520773044758
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V23 RAL
- Does V23 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 RAL is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V23 RAL?
- The MOT on V23 RAL is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V23 RAL done?
- V23 RAL was recorded at 87,418 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,592 miles a year.
- Has V23 RAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V23 RAL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on V23 RAL 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 V23 RAL find?
- V23 RAL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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