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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

Y26 NJBMOT history

Y26 NJB is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 9 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 213,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
213,099 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 NJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 NJB was last recorded at 213,099 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,657 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,442 miles
Average per year
6,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,099 miles
  • 2024 – 207,657 miles
  • 2022 – 193,790 miles
  • 2021 – 185,516 miles
  • 2020 – 172,146 miles
  • 2019 – 163,943 miles
  • 2018 – 138,308 miles
  • 2011 – 126,022 miles
  • 2010 – 104,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,099 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,099 miles (+5,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    213,099 miles
    Test number
    635693446396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass207,657 miles (+7,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    207,657 miles
    Test number
    943760175235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass200,455 miles (+6,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    200,455 miles
    Test number
    570329289100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass193,790 miles (+8,274)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    193,790 miles
    Test number
    633107583729
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass185,516 miles (+13,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,516 miles
    Test number
    865814533362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Pass172,146 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,146 miles
    Test number
    134074560756
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail172,146 miles (+8,203)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,146 miles
    Test number
    922972551879
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass163,943 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,943 miles
    Test number
    133795469371
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail163,941 miles (+13,890)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,941 miles
    Test number
    744227849870
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass150,051 miles (+11,743)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,051 miles
    Test number
    535186077396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass138,308 miles (+12,286)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,308 miles
    Test number
    541726404571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,022 miles (+21,155)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    919583641219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSnow tyre fitted to offside front.
  13. Pass104,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    104,867 miles
    Test number
    154327880149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 NJB

Does Y26 NJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 NJB is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 NJB?
The MOT on Y26 NJB is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 NJB done?
Y26 NJB was recorded at 213,099 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,951 miles a year.
Has Y26 NJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 NJB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y26 NJB 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 NJB find?
Y26 NJB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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