BMW 118
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
Y26 RCWMOT history
Y26 RCW is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,025 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 139,025 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 RCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 RCW was last recorded at 139,025 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 6,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,592 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,433 miles
- Average per year
- 6,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,025 miles
- 2025 – 132,592 miles
- 2024 – 127,721 miles
- 2023 – 122,104 miles
- 2022 – 117,370 miles
- 2021 – 114,465 miles
- 2020 – 112,912 miles
- 2019 – 109,511 miles
- 2018 – 102,026 miles
- 2017 – 91,878 miles
- 2015 – 86,774 miles
- 2014 – 78,115 miles
- 2013 – 64,129 miles
- 2012 – 46,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,025 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm strong advise
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm strong advise
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,025 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 139,025 miles
- Test number
- 633850162941
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail139,025 miles (+6,433)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,025 miles
- Test number
- 304192081301
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,592 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 132,592 miles
- Test number
- 691727062022
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,592 miles (+4,871)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,592 miles
- Test number
- 829772721838
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,721 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 127,721 miles
- Test number
- 653128223257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail127,721 miles (+5,617)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,721 miles
- Test number
- 428189492016
- DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass122,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 122,104 miles
- Test number
- 973404577310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,104 miles (+4,734)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,104 miles
- Test number
- 919110531716
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,370 miles (+2,905)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 117,370 miles
- Test number
- 612970459751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,465 miles (+1,553)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 114,465 miles
- Test number
- 105047777468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,912 miles (+3,401)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 112,912 miles
- Test number
- 437594524889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,511 miles (+7,485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 109,511 miles
- Test number
- 456149456767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 102,026 miles
- Test number
- 766752353963
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail102,026 miles (+10,148)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,026 miles
- Test number
- 284333185788
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass91,878 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 91,878 miles
- Test number
- 596397926358
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Fail91,878 miles (+8)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,878 miles
- Test number
- 302651678611
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Fail91,870 miles (+5,096)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,870 miles
- Test number
- 213463341777
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureEmissions not tested faulty equepment (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low and discs lipped
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy deteriorated [ not leaking and still adequately supported
Pass86,774 miles (+8,659)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,774 miles
- Test number
- 454277846609
- AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel poor
Pass78,115 miles (+13,986)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 78,115 miles
- Test number
- 818428424395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,129 miles (+17,157)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 64,129 miles
- Test number
- 626841233342
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,972 miles
- Test number
- 376098962475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y26 RCW
- Does Y26 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 RCW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 RCW?
- The MOT on Y26 RCW is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y26 RCW done?
- Y26 RCW was recorded at 139,025 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,819 miles a year.
- Has Y26 RCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 RCW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y26 RCW 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 RCW find?
- Y26 RCW passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; general corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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