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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V31 BBOMOT history

V31 BBO is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 17 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,467 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 BBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 BBO was last recorded at 131,467 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 8,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,054 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,413 miles
Average per year
8,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,467 miles
  • 2025 – 123,054 miles
  • 2024 – 118,768 miles
  • 2023 – 110,313 miles
  • 2022 – 99,353 miles
  • 2021 – 86,825 miles
  • 2020 – 73,871 miles
  • 2019 – 67,597 miles
  • 2018 – 63,751 miles
  • 2017 – 56,681 miles
  • 2016 – 46,218 miles
  • 2015 – 34,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,467 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,467 miles (+8,413)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,467 miles
    Test number
    939750275449
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Pass123,054 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,054 miles
    Test number
    967584292956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,768 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,768 miles
    Test number
    667308826273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,313 miles
    Test number
    443945888652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail110,313 miles (+10,960)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,313 miles
    Test number
    999960746108
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass99,353 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    538153060397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,352 miles (+12,527)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,352 miles
    Test number
    138531108121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,825 miles (+12,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    682061289354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,871 miles (+6,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,871 miles
    Test number
    227018105428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,597 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,597 miles
    Test number
    457023998153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,751 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    148264513383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,681 miles (+10,463)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,681 miles
    Test number
    563445754249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,218 miles (+11,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    734298247176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,927 miles
    Test number
    125402515221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V31 BBO

Does V31 BBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 BBO is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 BBO?
The MOT on V31 BBO is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 BBO done?
V31 BBO was recorded at 131,467 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 8,724 miles a year.
Has V31 BBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 BBO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 BBO 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 V31 BBO find?
V31 BBO passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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