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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V25 DGEMOT history

V25 DGE is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,550 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V25 DGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V25 DGE was last recorded at 139,550 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 4,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,132 miles · 21 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,418 miles
Average per year
8,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,550 miles
  • 2025 – 135,132 miles
  • 2024 – 128,318 miles
  • 2023 – 119,066 miles
  • 2022 – 114,829 miles
  • 2021 – 94,856 miles
  • 2020 – 86,231 miles
  • 2019 – 80,551 miles
  • 2018 – 72,233 miles
  • 2017 – 64,893 miles
  • 2016 – 51,940 miles
  • 2015 – 40,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,550 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 front both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,550 miles (+4,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,550 miles
    Test number
    157510814143
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 front both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass135,132 miles (+6,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,132 miles
    Test number
    337460458260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass128,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,318 miles
    Test number
    578996781370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,318 miles (+9,252)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,318 miles
    Test number
    644104571699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass119,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    646919654291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail119,066 miles (+4,237)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    469733435947
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass114,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    140712145331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall strong advice (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advised (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail114,829 miles (+19,973)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,829 miles
    Test number
    843895729023
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall strong advice (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advised (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass94,856 miles (+8,625)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    465155333102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,231 miles (+5,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,231 miles
    Test number
    123607865765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFiexi pipe that goes in to cat bit of movenent but still serviceable
  11. Pass80,551 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    965685986127
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play Inner tie rod joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail80,534 miles (+8,301)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,534 miles
    Test number
    589189028873
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass72,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    290108098102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,232 miles (+7,339)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    712154055088
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  15. Pass64,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    595150377594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail64,893 miles (+12,953)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,893 miles
    Test number
    225400992164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass51,940 miles (+11,902)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    965924914809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,038 miles
    Test number
    907442235107
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V25 DGE

Does V25 DGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V25 DGE is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V25 DGE?
The MOT on V25 DGE is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V25 DGE done?
V25 DGE was recorded at 139,550 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,900 miles a year.
Has V25 DGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V25 DGE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V25 DGE 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 V25 DGE find?
V25 DGE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 front both sides.

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