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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

V5 THSMOT history

V5 THS is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,304 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 THS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 THS was last recorded at 65,304 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,295 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,304 miles
  • 2024 – 53,449 miles
  • 2023 – 41,646 miles
  • 2022 – 37,087 miles
  • 2021 – 33,737 miles
  • 2020 – 30,205 miles
  • 2019 – 27,617 miles
  • 2018 – 23,686 miles
  • 2017 – 17,670 miles
  • 2016 – 14,391 miles
  • 2014 – 13,310 miles
  • 2013 – 12,762 miles
  • 2012 – 11,574 miles
  • 2011 – 9,781 miles
  • 2010 – 7,746 miles
  • 2009 – 5,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • NSF tyre is cracking heavily outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,304 miles
    Test number
    241279361979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,304 miles (+9)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,304 miles
    Test number
    828779151213
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail65,295 miles (+11,846)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    958228404712
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass53,449 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,449 miles
    Test number
    429359340348
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre is cracking heavily outer edge
    • AdvisoryOSR door check strap doesnt function as it should
    • AdvisoryOil level low due to oil leak
  5. Fail53,438 miles (+11,792)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,438 miles
    Test number
    609949408526
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre is cracking heavily outer edge
    • AdvisoryOSR door check strap doesnt function as it should
    • AdvisoryOil level low due to oil leak
  6. Pass41,646 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,646 miles
    Test number
    953691858143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,087 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,087 miles
    Test number
    747532862321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,737 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,737 miles
    Test number
    952943878971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,205 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,205 miles
    Test number
    183008027737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,617 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    27,617 miles
    Test number
    485303123810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,686 miles (+6,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,686 miles
    Test number
    340396595817
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre balding on inner edge, stone ship in front screen
  12. Pass17,670 miles (+3,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    17,670 miles
    Test number
    794054663747
    • AdvisorySmall nail in n/s/f tyre
  13. Pass14,391 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,391 miles
    Test number
    136478494073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,310 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,310 miles
    Test number
    138294254109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,762 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    12,762 miles
    Test number
    137719863166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,574 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,574 miles
    Test number
    976969352192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,781 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    9,781 miles
    Test number
    108880561180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,746 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,746 miles
    Test number
    214439600436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    5,950 miles
    Test number
    972702119158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 THS

Does V5 THS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 THS is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 THS?
The MOT on V5 THS is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 THS done?
V5 THS was recorded at 65,304 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
Has V5 THS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 THS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 THS 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 V5 THS find?
V5 THS passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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