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BMW 118

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y2 WJLMOT history

Y2 WJL is a silver petrol BMW 118 first used on 17 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,680 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 WJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 WJL was last recorded at 95,680 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2025: 95,119 miles, lower than 124,575 miles on 10 Apr 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,119 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
561 miles
Average per year
5,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,680 miles
  • 2025 – 95,119 miles
  • 2024 – 124,575 miles
  • 2023 – 122,710 miles
  • 2022 – 121,433 miles
  • 2021 – 119,262 miles
  • 2020 – 113,010 miles
  • 2019 – 103,847 miles
  • 2018 – 91,999 miles
  • 2017 – 85,390 miles
  • 2016 – 70,000 miles
  • 2015 – 58,082 miles
  • 2014 – 52,050 miles
  • 2013 – 42,233 miles
  • 2012 – 31,490 miles
  • 2011 – 19,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,680 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,680 miles (+561)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    229357317670
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  2. Pass95,119 miles (-29,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,119 miles
    Test number
    805584724214
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass124,575 miles (+1,865)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,575 miles
    Test number
    716953517943
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass122,710 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    324174914476
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,433 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,433 miles
    Test number
    340765650569
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation inside offside headlight lens
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail121,432 miles (+2,170)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,432 miles
    Test number
    679902406908
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation inside offside headlight lens
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass119,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,262 miles
    Test number
    958850119220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,262 miles (+6,252)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,262 miles
    Test number
    121581823511
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass113,010 miles (+9,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    598187027416
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass103,847 miles (+11,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,847 miles
    Test number
    527857955252
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass91,999 miles (+6,609)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,999 miles
    Test number
    118407851669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass85,390 miles (+15,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,390 miles
    Test number
    939937713517
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,000 miles (+11,918)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    494970922082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,082 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    125808195085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,050 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,050 miles
    Test number
    977823334233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,233 miles (+10,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,233 miles
    Test number
    365843843297
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail31,490 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    568527932207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass31,490 miles (+11,943)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,490 miles
    Test number
    706487732282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    109589051262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,547 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    475338451255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about Y2 WJL

Does Y2 WJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 WJL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 WJL?
The MOT on Y2 WJL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 WJL done?
Y2 WJL was recorded at 95,680 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,221 miles a year.
Has Y2 WJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 WJL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y2 WJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y2 WJL find?
Y2 WJL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay, and 1 more.

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