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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V7 EJLMOT history

V7 EJL is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,160 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 EJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 EJL was last recorded at 71,160 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,160 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,160 miles
  • 2025 – 66,777 miles
  • 2024 – 62,690 miles
  • 2023 – 57,829 miles
  • 2022 – 53,382 miles
  • 2021 – 48,215 miles
  • 2019 – 39,823 miles
  • 2018 – 35,034 miles
  • 2017 – 31,040 miles
  • 2016 – 23,787 miles
  • 2015 – 17,505 miles
  • 2014 – 13,064 miles
  • 2013 – 7,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,160 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,160 miles
    Test number
    747859469780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,160 miles (+4,383)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,160 miles
    Test number
    462136419224
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,777 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    447617432413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail66,742 miles (+4,052)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,742 miles
    Test number
    255296467422
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass62,690 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    742747854602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,829 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    101921034089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,801 miles (+4,419)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    612546892407
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass53,382 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    452414403034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,215 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,215 miles
    Test number
    375554498150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,190 miles (+8,367)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    933272364850
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,823 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    825375370479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,034 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    489820971251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,040 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,040 miles
    Test number
    230990262917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,787 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    286594868381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,505 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,505 miles
    Test number
    609555919843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,064 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    13,064 miles
    Test number
    708768964227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,368 miles (+368)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    7,368 miles
    Test number
    549925993265
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass7,000 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    7,000 miles
    Test number
    268315443277
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tre worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has x2 nails in tread

Questions about V7 EJL

Does V7 EJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 EJL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 EJL?
The MOT on V7 EJL is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 EJL done?
V7 EJL was recorded at 71,160 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has V7 EJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 EJL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 EJL 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 V7 EJL find?
V7 EJL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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