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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

X18 BCTMOT history

X18 BCT is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 3 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,374 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 BCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 BCT was last recorded at 119,374 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,374 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,374 miles
  • 2024 – 113,522 miles
  • 2023 – 108,643 miles
  • 2022 – 103,297 miles
  • 2021 – 98,997 miles
  • 2019 – 85,998 miles
  • 2018 – 68,972 miles
  • 2017 – 64,409 miles
  • 2016 – 59,772 miles
  • 2015 – 55,774 miles
  • 2014 – 43,021 miles
  • 2013 – 39,307 miles
  • 2012 – 30,806 miles
  • 2011 – 22,132 miles
  • 2010 – 18,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,374 miles
  • AdvisoryTPM light onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear lamp unit damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,374 miles
    Test number
    356601453186
    • AdvisoryTPM light on

  2. Fail119,374 miles (+5,852)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,374 miles
    Test number
    754735289905
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPM light on

  3. Pass113,522 miles (+4,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,522 miles
    Test number
    172103991115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit damaged
    • AdvisoryTPM light on

  4. Pass108,643 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,643 miles
    Test number
    476349784066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit damaged

  5. Fail108,636 miles (+4)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    967361685731
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit damaged

  6. Fail108,632 miles (+5,335)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,632 miles
    Test number
    337467801852
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,297 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    903303517096
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi?? (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,297 miles (+4,300)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    294049491417
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi?? (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin surface rust to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,997 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,997 miles
    Test number
    801415976939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  10. Fail98,997 miles (+12,999)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,997 miles
    Test number
    952035607201
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  11. Pass85,998 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    639425935181
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail85,993 miles (+17,021)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,993 miles
    Test number
    966962908814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Pass68,972 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,972 miles
    Test number
    944841669467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,409 miles (+4,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    995893941331
    • AdvisoryBULB WARNING LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGE 3.3MM SUGGEST REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryTRACKING
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit AND LOW ON EDGE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass59,772 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    215507925727
    • AdvisoryBULB WARNING LIGHT ON DASH
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

  16. Fail59,727 miles (+3,953)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    269192080254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16/87v RUN FLAT ,,,GOODYEAR (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBULB WARNING LIGHT ON DASH
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

  17. Pass55,774 miles (+12,753)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,774 miles
    Test number
    561841601806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,021 miles (+3,714)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,021 miles
    Test number
    558956344203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear disc slightly worn

  19. Fail39,307 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,307 miles
    Test number
    119636833295
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass39,307 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,307 miles
    Test number
    947276933228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,806 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,806 miles
    Test number
    309005512487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,768 miles (+8,636)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,768 miles
    Test number
    746592412282
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/side h/brake operation snatchy
    • NoteWear showing on n/side front outer tread

  23. Pass22,132 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,132 miles
    Test number
    765571681129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,776 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,776 miles
    Test number
    811429280111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,736 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,736 miles
    Test number
    724326580179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEng lite on

Questions about X18 BCT

Does X18 BCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 BCT is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X18 BCT?
The MOT on X18 BCT is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 BCT done?
X18 BCT was recorded at 119,374 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,535 miles a year.
Has X18 BCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 BCT has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 BCT 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 X18 BCT find?
X18 BCT passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: tpm light on.

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