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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y18 CWEMOT history

Y18 CWE is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,709 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 CWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 CWE was last recorded at 145,709 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,667 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
6,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,709 miles
  • 2025 – 139,627 miles
  • 2024 – 133,838 miles
  • 2023 – 128,962 miles
  • 2022 – 123,169 miles
  • 2021 – 116,568 miles
  • 2020 – 100,283 miles
  • 2019 – 92,031 miles
  • 2018 – 85,513 miles
  • 2017 – 75,522 miles
  • 2016 – 67,609 miles
  • 2015 – 61,239 miles
  • 2014 – 57,761 miles
  • 2013 – 51,436 miles
  • 2012 – 45,141 miles
  • 2011 – 38,474 miles
  • 2010 – 31,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorosion to rear axle carrierRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,709 miles (+42)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,709 miles
    Test number
    222253741482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorosion to rear axle carrier

  2. Fail145,667 miles (+6,040)2 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,667 miles
    Test number
    740513048446
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorosion to rear axle carrier

  3. Pass139,627 miles (+5,789)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,627 miles
    Test number
    641640783533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass133,838 miles (+4,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,838 miles
    Test number
    370401923324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,962 miles (+5,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,962 miles
    Test number
    980173979539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass123,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,169 miles
    Test number
    133462837388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) 3mm

  7. Fail123,169 miles (+6,601)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,169 miles
    Test number
    825374563469
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) 3mm

  8. Pass116,568 miles (+9,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,568 miles
    Test number
    985567418898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play And upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass107,524 miles (+7,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,524 miles
    Test number
    821898928283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,283 miles (+8,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,283 miles
    Test number
    429265026750
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  11. Pass92,031 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,031 miles
    Test number
    752340359008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,513 miles (+9,991)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,513 miles
    Test number
    213689683082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    155593085597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,522 miles (+7,913)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,522 miles
    Test number
    236210420596
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,609 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,609 miles
    Test number
    333607985231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,239 miles (+3,478)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    795316855081
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass57,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    999257854000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail57,761 miles (+6,325)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    737277554030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,436 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,436 miles
    Test number
    905936153072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,141 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,141 miles
    Test number
    197249252418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail45,072 miles (+6,598)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,072 miles
    Test number
    168044452457
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass38,474 miles (+7,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,474 miles
    Test number
    909937751006
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass31,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    420223640069
    • AdvisorySteering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about Y18 CWE

Does Y18 CWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 CWE is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 CWE?
The MOT on Y18 CWE is valid until 21 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 CWE done?
Y18 CWE was recorded at 145,709 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 6,893 miles a year.
Has Y18 CWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 CWE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 CWE 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 CWE find?
Y18 CWE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 5 more.

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