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BMW 218

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

V26 EMAMOT history

V26 EMA is a white diesel BMW 218 first used on 30 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 50,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,527 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 EMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 EMA was last recorded at 50,527 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,273 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,254 miles
Average per year
5,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,527 miles
  • 2025 – 46,273 miles
  • 2024 – 41,690 miles
  • 2023 – 35,658 miles
  • 2022 – 28,505 miles
  • 2021 – 22,538 miles
  • 2020 – 21,212 miles
  • 2019 – 16,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,527 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,527 miles (+4,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,527 miles
    Test number
    730342193091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,273 miles (+4,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    457734255288
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass41,690 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    755318841897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,658 miles (+7,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    884566599503
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass28,505 miles (+5,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,505 miles
    Test number
    426241584389
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection

  6. Pass22,538 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,538 miles
    Test number
    135343124192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,212 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,212 miles
    Test number
    880967374749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,641 miles
    Test number
    361149876403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 EMA

Does V26 EMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 EMA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 EMA?
The MOT on V26 EMA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 EMA done?
V26 EMA was recorded at 50,527 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,233 miles a year.
Has V26 EMA ever failed its MOT?
No. V26 EMA has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V26 EMA 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 V26 EMA find?
V26 EMA passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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