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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V29 ALSMOT history

V29 ALS is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 23,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
23,140 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 ALS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 ALS was last recorded at 23,140 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,882 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
1,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,140 miles
  • 2024 – 22,882 miles
  • 2023 – 22,505 miles
  • 2022 – 22,245 miles
  • 2021 – 21,584 miles
  • 2020 – 20,429 miles
  • 2019 – 18,946 miles
  • 2018 – 16,360 miles
  • 2017 – 13,867 miles
  • 2016 – 11,460 miles
  • 2015 – 8,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,140 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Both front tyres tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,140 miles (+258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    23,140 miles
    Test number
    938667990386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass22,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    22,882 miles
    Test number
    584675457160
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Fail22,882 miles (+377)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,882 miles
    Test number
    258524733667
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass22,505 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    904831025231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail22,505 miles (+260)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,505 miles
    Test number
    652797634030
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass22,245 miles (+661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    22,245 miles
    Test number
    569652357383
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass21,584 miles (+1,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    21,584 miles
    Test number
    433163449137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

  8. Pass20,429 miles (+1,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    20,429 miles
    Test number
    728850996402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass18,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,946 miles
    Test number
    165256582482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail18,946 miles (+2,586)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,946 miles
    Test number
    891682141983
    • Repaired at testNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  11. Pass16,360 miles (+2,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    16,360 miles
    Test number
    543089277863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge worn bald
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn bald on outer edges

  12. Pass13,867 miles (+2,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    13,867 miles
    Test number
    824032051926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass11,460 miles (+2,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,460 miles
    Test number
    455039133313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre nailed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  14. Pass8,543 miles1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,543 miles
    Test number
    587731985023
    • Dangerous2x nails in n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres have cracks in tread
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre

Questions about V29 ALS

Does V29 ALS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 ALS is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V29 ALS?
The MOT on V29 ALS is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 ALS done?
V29 ALS was recorded at 23,140 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 1,363 miles a year.
Has V29 ALS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 ALS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V29 ALS 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 V29 ALS find?
V29 ALS passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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