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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y17 BMWMOT history

Y17 BMW is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 27 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,078 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 BMW was last recorded at 129,078 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 8,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,747 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,331 miles
Average per year
7,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,078 miles
  • 2024 – 120,747 miles
  • 2023 – 112,324 miles
  • 2022 – 105,989 miles
  • 2021 – 101,000 miles
  • 2020 – 97,378 miles
  • 2019 – 94,312 miles
  • 2018 – 82,482 miles
  • 2017 – 73,280 miles
  • 2015 – 57,236 miles
  • 2014 – 43,165 miles
  • 2013 – 32,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,078 miles (+8,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,078 miles
    Test number
    786505997576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,747 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,747 miles
    Test number
    248140196780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,746 miles (+8,422)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,746 miles
    Test number
    294946462037
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,324 miles (+6,335)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,324 miles
    Test number
    170270971772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,989 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,989 miles
    Test number
    577693729003
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  6. Fail105,985 miles (+4,985)2 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,985 miles
    Test number
    301502410703
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  7. Pass101,000 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,000 miles
    Test number
    283495320219
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  8. Fail101,000 miles (+3,622)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,000 miles
    Test number
    730894665538
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  9. Pass97,378 miles (+3,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,378 miles
    Test number
    321309017400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody has general corrosion

  10. Pass94,312 miles (+11,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,312 miles
    Test number
    973561212525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,482 miles
    Test number
    677919596735
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

  12. Fail82,482 miles (+9,202)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,482 miles
    Test number
    925250415168
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

  13. Pass73,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    184612228813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail73,280 miles (+16,044)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    569259444985
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,236 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    616421395119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED. HI-LEVEL STOP LAMP DETERIORATED.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail57,236 miles (+14,071)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    317181095199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED. HI-LEVEL STOP LAMP DETERIORATED.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass43,165 miles (+11,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    945392994127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass32,148 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    858713193166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y17 BMW

Does Y17 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 BMW is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y17 BMW?
The MOT on Y17 BMW is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 BMW done?
Y17 BMW was recorded at 129,078 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,860 miles a year.
Has Y17 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 BMW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y17 BMW 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 BMW find?
Y17 BMW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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