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BMW 118

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V6 VTCMOT history

V6 VTC is a white petrol BMW 118 first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,203 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VTC was last recorded at 61,203 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,715 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,488 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,203 miles
  • 2025 – 59,715 miles
  • 2024 – 57,315 miles
  • 2023 – 55,057 miles
  • 2022 – 52,348 miles
  • 2021 – 49,359 miles
  • 2020 – 46,769 miles
  • 2019 – 43,549 miles
  • 2018 – 39,305 miles
  • 2017 – 36,450 miles
  • 2016 – 33,188 miles
  • 2015 – 29,332 miles
  • 2014 – 25,286 miles
  • 2012 – 20,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,203 miles

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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Advise both rear and front brake pipes to flexi showing swelling under plastic coating caused by corrosion req replaced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,203 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,203 miles
    Test number
    199713365747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,715 miles (+2,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    297824278904
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass57,315 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    187135444463
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail57,304 miles (+2,247)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,304 miles
    Test number
    927919077346
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass55,057 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,057 miles
    Test number
    899260794147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    611906276330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,348 miles (+2,989)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    358003467732
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass49,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    981242115872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,359 miles (+2,590)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    679806545330
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
  10. Pass46,769 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    865457826292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,549 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    398430716186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,809 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,809 miles
    Test number
    393465293327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,305 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    170455360805
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear and front brake pipes to flexi showing swelling under plastic coating caused by corrosion req replaced
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r parking brake performance low req stripped and checked.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear pads close to metal
  14. Fail39,283 miles (+2,833)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,283 miles
    Test number
    667499432088
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear and front brake pipes to flexi showing swelling under plastic coating caused by corrosion req replaced
    • AdvisoryAdvise front discs showing signs of corrosion on inside
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r parking brake performance low req stripped and checked.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear pads close to metal
  15. Pass36,450 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    513567145643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,188 miles (+3,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,188 miles
    Test number
    702306097857
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres exessivley worn on inside
  17. Pass29,332 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    606969475028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,286 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    196701874409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,767 miles
    Test number
    795201672292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 VTC

Does V6 VTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VTC is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VTC?
The MOT on V6 VTC is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VTC done?
V6 VTC was recorded at 61,203 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has V6 VTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VTC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 VTC 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 V6 VTC find?
V6 VTC passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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