BMW 118
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
Y26 ELNMOT history
Y26 ELN is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,160 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 98,160 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,229 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 ELN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 ELN was last recorded at 98,160 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 8,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,941 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,219 miles
- Average per year
- 7,229 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,160 miles
- 2025 – 89,941 miles
- 2024 – 74,366 miles
- 2023 – 59,924 miles
- 2022 – 45,563 miles
- 2021 – 44,044 miles
- 2020 – 41,210 miles
- 2019 – 36,530 miles
- 2018 – 31,798 miles
- 2017 – 27,909 miles
- 2016 – 23,986 miles
- 2015 – 20,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,160 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (temporary tape fitted) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation formed inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,160 miles (+8,219)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 98,160 miles
- Test number
- 764891036185
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (temporary tape fitted) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation formed inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 89,941 miles
- Test number
- 471139443002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,941 miles (+15,575)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,941 miles
- Test number
- 854305224009
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamp badly condensated (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,366 miles (+14,442)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 74,366 miles
- Test number
- 961030049006
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass59,924 miles (+14,361)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 59,924 miles
- Test number
- 836042624001
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,563 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 45,563 miles
- Test number
- 455069480959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,044 miles (+2,834)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 44,044 miles
- Test number
- 202062410690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,210 miles (+4,680)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 41,210 miles
- Test number
- 193263526469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,530 miles (+4,732)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 36,530 miles
- Test number
- 285954152702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,798 miles (+3,889)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 31,798 miles
- Test number
- 431897460765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,909 miles (+3,923)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 27,909 miles
- Test number
- 749191396032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,986 miles (+3,049)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 23,986 miles
- Test number
- 117859885174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 20,937 miles
- Test number
- 956934775160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y26 ELN
- Does Y26 ELN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 ELN is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 ELN?
- The MOT on Y26 ELN is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y26 ELN done?
- Y26 ELN was recorded at 98,160 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,229 miles a year.
- Has Y26 ELN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 ELN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y26 ELN 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 ELN find?
- Y26 ELN passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (temporary tape fitted); offside headlamp lens slightly defective condensation formed inside; rear oil leak, but not excessive pinion seal leaking.
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