BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
W18 JSSMOT history
W18 JSS is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 16 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,795 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 164,795 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 JSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 JSS was last recorded at 164,795 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,709 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,086 miles
- Average per year
- 8,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,795 miles
- 2025 – 160,709 miles
- 2024 – 159,163 miles
- 2023 – 157,947 miles
- 2022 – 155,818 miles
- 2021 – 150,079 miles
- 2020 – 144,555 miles
- 2019 – 123,920 miles
- 2018 – 113,793 miles
- 2017 – 111,156 miles
- 2016 – 104,028 miles
- 2015 – 97,868 miles
- 2014 – 91,154 miles
- 2013 – 81,559 miles
- 2012 – 65,877 miles
- 2011 – 43,441 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,795 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,795 miles (+4,086)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 164,795 miles
- Test number
- 689193317816
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass160,709 miles (+1,546)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 160,709 miles
- Test number
- 843434484206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,163 miles (+1,216)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 159,163 miles
- Test number
- 591961123432
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,947 miles (+2,129)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 157,947 miles
- Test number
- 391152702273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER AND LOWER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,818 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 155,818 miles
- Test number
- 251029854648
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail155,818 miles (+5,739)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,818 miles
- Test number
- 288354184788
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,079 miles (+5,524)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 150,079 miles
- Test number
- 554300540572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,555 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,555 miles
- Test number
- 455609935275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,551 miles (+20,631)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,551 miles
- Test number
- 124388265166
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass123,920 miles (+10,127)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 123,920 miles
- Test number
- 753375626316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,793 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 113,793 miles
- Test number
- 727712299055
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection of some suspension components
Pass111,156 miles (+7,128)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 111,156 miles
- Test number
- 278694874357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,028 miles (+6,160)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 104,028 miles
- Test number
- 751903370214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,868 miles (+6,714)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 97,868 miles
- Test number
- 635994244606
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass91,154 miles (+9,595)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,154 miles
- Test number
- 799201224376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,559 miles (+15,682)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 81,559 miles
- Test number
- 477331933316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,877 miles (+22,436)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 65,877 miles
- Test number
- 408890322406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 43,441 miles
- Test number
- 399946721389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W18 JSS
- Does W18 JSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 JSS is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 JSS?
- The MOT on W18 JSS is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 JSS done?
- W18 JSS was recorded at 164,795 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 8,274 miles a year.
- Has W18 JSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 JSS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on W18 JSS 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 W18 JSS find?
- W18 JSS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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