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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V30 ELYMOT history

V30 ELY is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 110,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,959 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 ELY
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
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 ELY was last recorded at 110,959 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 11,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,356 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,603 miles
Average per year
8,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,959 miles
  • 2025 – 99,356 miles
  • 2023 – 81,521 miles
  • 2022 – 73,006 miles
  • 2021 – 69,117 miles
  • 2020 – 63,940 miles
  • 2019 – 60,113 miles
  • 2018 – 53,631 miles
  • 2017 – 42,894 miles
  • 2016 – 23,518 miles
  • 2015 – 15,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,959 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,959 miles (+11,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,959 miles
    Test number
    899635414146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass99,356 miles (+17,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    354145326920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,521 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    459431934576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,834 miles (+6,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    133407152400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    488227609374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,006 miles (+3,889)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    858236129884
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    638870233514
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  8. Fail69,117 miles (+5,177)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    134001891177
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad warning lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  9. Pass63,940 miles (+3,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    335124131236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,113 miles (+6,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    483931057716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn outer edge

  11. Pass53,631 miles (+111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    708600654240
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front inner tie rod

  12. Fail53,520 miles (+10,626)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,520 miles
    Test number
    923485819551
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm lower ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  13. Pass42,894 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,894 miles
    Test number
    112795431607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays/engine covers fitted to the vehicle

  14. Fail42,894 miles (+19,376)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,894 miles
    Test number
    366879983542
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays/engine covers fitted to the vehicle

  15. Pass23,518 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,518 miles
    Test number
    222398139874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,388 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,388 miles
    Test number
    955661288363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,925 miles
    Test number
    303236703384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,925 miles (+5,188)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,925 miles
    Test number
    473588089239
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,737 miles
    Test number
    558335865031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V30 ELY

Does V30 ELY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 ELY is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 ELY?
The MOT on V30 ELY is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 ELY done?
V30 ELY was recorded at 110,959 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 8,464 miles a year.
Has V30 ELY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 ELY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V30 ELY 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 V30 ELY find?
V30 ELY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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