BMW 118
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
Y18 BABMOT history
Y18 BAB is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 214,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 214,305 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,290 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 BAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 BAB was last recorded at 214,305 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 210,985 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,320 miles
- Average per year
- 12,290 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,305 miles
- 2025 – 210,985 miles
- 2024 – 207,491 miles
- 2023 – 204,146 miles
- 2022 – 201,922 miles
- 2021 – 197,999 miles
- 2020 – 186,537 miles
- 2019 – 171,881 miles
- 2018 – 155,531 miles
- 2017 – 137,402 miles
- 2016 – 120,988 miles
- 2015 – 102,201 miles
- 2014 – 81,338 miles
- 2013 – 60,652 miles
- 2012 – 46,110 miles
- 2011 – 30,423 miles
- 2010 – 17,865 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,305 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,305 miles (+3,320)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 214,305 miles
- Test number
- 237277205571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass210,985 miles (+3,494)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 210,985 miles
- Test number
- 899114644493
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass207,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 207,491 miles
- Test number
- 759724949945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail207,491 miles (+3,345)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,491 miles
- Test number
- 288068941138
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass204,146 miles (+2,224)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 204,146 miles
- Test number
- 961931692945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,922 miles (+3,923)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 201,922 miles
- Test number
- 881484952483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,999 miles (+11,462)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 197,999 miles
- Test number
- 531034091550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,537 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 186,537 miles
- Test number
- 110861136522
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail186,537 miles (+14,656)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,537 miles
- Test number
- 401008588859
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass171,881 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 171,881 miles
- Test number
- 871754741811
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail171,881 miles (+16,350)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,881 miles
- Test number
- 257927461825
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass155,531 miles (+18,129)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 155,531 miles
- Test number
- 326939224439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust insecure but not blowing at flexi
Pass137,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 137,402 miles
- Test number
- 895942508549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,402 miles (+16,414)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,402 miles
- Test number
- 213138770749
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass120,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 120,988 miles
- Test number
- 517713891008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,988 miles (+18,787)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,988 miles
- Test number
- 549397973316
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Pass102,201 miles (+20,863)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 102,201 miles
- Test number
- 292324723394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,338 miles (+20,686)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,338 miles
- Test number
- 795520834250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,652 miles (+14,542)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 60,652 miles
- Test number
- 728030743242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,110 miles (+15,687)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,110 miles
- Test number
- 308203542445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,423 miles (+12,558)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,423 miles
- Test number
- 299296831236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,865 miles
- Test number
- 262624940276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 BAB
- Does Y18 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BAB is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 BAB?
- The MOT on Y18 BAB is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 BAB done?
- Y18 BAB was recorded at 214,305 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 12,290 miles a year.
- Has Y18 BAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 BAB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y18 BAB 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 Y18 BAB find?
- Y18 BAB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.
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