
BMW 118
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
Y26 BAMMOT history
Y26 BAM is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 12 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 132,464 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 BAM
- 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
- 12 Aug 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 BAM was last recorded at 132,464 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 14,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,105 miles · 3 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,359 miles
- Average per year
- 9,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,464 miles
- 2024 – 118,105 miles
- 2023 – 112,624 miles
- 2022 – 106,924 miles
- 2021 – 99,631 miles
- 2020 – 95,200 miles
- 2019 – 89,346 miles
- 2018 – 80,758 miles
- 2017 – 63,967 miles
- 2016 – 52,838 miles
- 2015 – 43,039 miles
- 2014 – 30,726 miles
- 2013 – 22,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rubbers soft both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,464 miles (+14,359)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 132,464 miles
- Test number
- 545694580464
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess rubbers soft both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass118,105 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 118,105 miles
- Test number
- 187421922671
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,105 miles (+5,481)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,105 miles
- Test number
- 894712698934
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,624 miles (+5,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 112,624 miles
- Test number
- 356340063356
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass106,924 miles (+7,293)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 106,924 miles
- Test number
- 488594966191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,631 miles (+4,431)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 99,631 miles
- Test number
- 194014711332
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,200 miles (+5,854)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 95,200 miles
- Test number
- 785713355338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,346 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 89,346 miles
- Test number
- 986933293051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear upper suspension arm has slight play
Fail89,346 miles (+8,588)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,346 miles
- Test number
- 355278669560
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear upper suspension arm has slight play
Pass80,758 miles (+16,791)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 80,758 miles
- Test number
- 693099731043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,967 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 63,967 miles
- Test number
- 216021541248
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail63,951 miles (+11,113)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,951 miles
- Test number
- 427536744589
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,838 miles (+9,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 52,838 miles
- Test number
- 840901137863
- AdvisoryRear tyres are wearing on inside edge
Pass43,039 miles (+12,313)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 43,039 miles
- Test number
- 756049915183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,726 miles (+8,021)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 30,726 miles
- Test number
- 528616854128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,705 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 22,705 miles
- Test number
- 629568313283
- 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)
- NoteFront tyres wearing uneven and feathed on outer edges /poss tracking issue
- NoteO/s and n/s front tyres cracking on tread
Questions about Y26 BAM
- Does Y26 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y26 BAM expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 BAM?
- The MOT on Y26 BAM expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y26 BAM done?
- Y26 BAM was recorded at 132,464 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 9,446 miles a year.
- Has Y26 BAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 BAM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y26 BAM 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 Y26 BAM find?
- Y26 BAM passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubbers soft both sides; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.
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