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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y4 ABLMOT history

Y4 ABL is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 82,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,814 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 ABL was last recorded at 82,814 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 3,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,040 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,774 miles
Average per year
5,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,814 miles
  • 2025 – 79,040 miles
  • 2024 – 75,566 miles
  • 2023 – 70,909 miles
  • 2022 – 67,240 miles
  • 2021 – 62,440 miles
  • 2020 – 59,926 miles
  • 2019 – 52,876 miles
  • 2018 – 45,066 miles
  • 2017 – 33,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,814 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,814 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,814 miles
    Test number
    308952477902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,040 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,040 miles
    Test number
    586719704168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail78,984 miles (+3,418)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    460750709277
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass75,566 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,566 miles
    Test number
    736781995227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,909 miles (+3,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    490043866318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass67,240 miles (+4,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,240 miles
    Test number
    934780348512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass62,440 miles (+2,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,440 miles
    Test number
    115812877567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass59,926 miles (+7,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    477642669665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass52,876 miles (+7,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,876 miles
    Test number
    742318444799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass45,066 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    804184765221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,687 miles (+11,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,687 miles
    Test number
    347008392361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass33,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,218 miles
    Test number
    757199621573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y4 ABL

Does Y4 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 ABL is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 ABL?
The MOT on Y4 ABL is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 ABL done?
Y4 ABL was recorded at 82,814 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,463 miles a year.
Has Y4 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 ABL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 ABL 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 Y4 ABL find?
Y4 ABL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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