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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,464 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass106,924 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,924 miles
    Test number
    488594966191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass95,200 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,200 miles
    Test number
    785713355338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass80,758 miles (+16,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,758 miles
    Test number
    693099731043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Pass43,039 miles (+12,313)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    756049915183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,726 miles (+8,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,726 miles
    Test number
    528616854128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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