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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y17 AHHMOT history

Y17 AHH is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 189,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,781 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 AHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 AHH was last recorded at 189,781 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,710 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
10,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,781 miles
  • 2024 – 183,586 miles
  • 2023 – 177,475 miles
  • 2022 – 167,166 miles
  • 2021 – 151,665 miles
  • 2020 – 133,433 miles
  • 2019 – 117,548 miles
  • 2017 – 109,988 miles
  • 2016 – 98,821 miles
  • 2015 – 77,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,781 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both rear shocker dust covers deteriorated and broken away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine under tray wet with diesel , no leaks evident

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,781 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,781 miles
    Test number
    433619393245
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail189,710 miles (+6,124)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,710 miles
    Test number
    512862181730
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass183,586 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,586 miles
    Test number
    282669014521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail183,576 miles (+6,101)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,576 miles
    Test number
    255572253134
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass177,475 miles (+10,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,475 miles
    Test number
    612378690770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass167,166 miles (+15,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,166 miles
    Test number
    576253506588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  7. Pass151,665 miles (+18,232)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,665 miles
    Test number
    281389983434
    • MinorRear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass133,433 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,433 miles
    Test number
    642913111916
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker dust covers deteriorated and broken away
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray wet with diesel , no leaks evident
  9. Fail133,433 miles (+15,885)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,433 miles
    Test number
    315602873104
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker dust covers deteriorated and broken away
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray wet with diesel , no leaks evident
  10. Pass117,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    388304672379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,548 miles (+7,560)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    248331704772
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing N/S/F & O/S/F - N/s/R & O/S/R one each (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass109,988 miles (+11,167)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    320508815299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,821 miles (+21,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,821 miles
    Test number
    948105087673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    186995665007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y17 AHH

Does Y17 AHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 AHH is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y17 AHH?
The MOT on Y17 AHH is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 AHH done?
Y17 AHH was recorded at 189,781 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,459 miles a year.
Has Y17 AHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 AHH has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 AHH 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 Y17 AHH find?
Y17 AHH passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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