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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y18 LMTMOT history

Y18 LMT is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,003 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 LMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 LMT was last recorded at 122,003 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 4,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,035 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,968 miles
Average per year
7,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,003 miles
  • 2024 – 117,035 miles
  • 2023 – 102,928 miles
  • 2022 – 92,285 miles
  • 2020 – 86,901 miles
  • 2019 – 79,055 miles
  • 2017 – 58,007 miles
  • 2016 – 48,066 miles
  • 2015 – 35,786 miles
  • 2014 – 27,316 miles
  • 2013 – 21,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,003 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,003 miles (+4,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,003 miles
    Test number
    984710306237
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass117,035 miles (+6,558)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,035 miles
    Test number
    702855325294
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass110,477 miles (+7,549)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,477 miles
    Test number
    812726635361
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass102,928 miles (+10,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,928 miles
    Test number
    423667489290
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass92,285 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,285 miles
    Test number
    193643115485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,901 miles (+7,846)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,901 miles
    Test number
    552460817516
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper clip missing

  7. Pass79,055 miles (+167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,055 miles
    Test number
    990709088350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail78,888 miles (+10,199)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,888 miles
    Test number
    911141354865
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,689 miles (+10,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    904536213700
    • 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))

  10. Pass58,007 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,007 miles
    Test number
    849490325697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,986 miles (+9,920)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,986 miles
    Test number
    234767324776
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    172453877729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail48,065 miles (+12,279)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    247371741879
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass35,786 miles (+8,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    105624941392
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,316 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    149163884084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,395 miles
    Test number
    777448793033
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about Y18 LMT

Does Y18 LMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 LMT is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 LMT?
The MOT on Y18 LMT is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 LMT done?
Y18 LMT was recorded at 122,003 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,874 miles a year.
Has Y18 LMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 LMT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on Y18 LMT 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 LMT find?
Y18 LMT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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