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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

Y7 MLJMOT history

Y7 MLJ is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

Y7 MLJ white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,144 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 MLJ was last recorded at 116,144 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,712 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,432 miles
Average per year
5,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,144 miles
  • 2025 – 111,712 miles
  • 2024 – 107,454 miles
  • 2023 – 103,332 miles
  • 2022 – 99,244 miles
  • 2021 – 94,903 miles
  • 2020 – 91,459 miles
  • 2019 – 88,448 miles
  • 2018 – 85,163 miles
  • 2017 – 82,000 miles
  • 2016 – 75,797 miles
  • 2015 – 72,035 miles
  • 2014 – 56,345 miles
  • 2013 – 42,325 miles
  • 2012 – 36,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    744323688540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,144 miles (+4,432)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,144 miles
    Test number
    405026827590
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass111,712 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,712 miles
    Test number
    381741751696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,454 miles (+4,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,454 miles
    Test number
    693613546395
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass103,332 miles (+4,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    196701275732
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass99,244 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,244 miles
    Test number
    887146867829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,903 miles (+3,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,903 miles
    Test number
    955441625920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass91,459 miles (+3,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,459 miles
    Test number
    534002976936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass88,448 miles (+3,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,448 miles
    Test number
    667952399341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass85,163 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    297677440497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail85,163 miles (+3,163)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    708642326291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass82,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    873499142245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,000 miles (+6,203)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    367894998241
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass75,797 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    540962031567
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges
  15. Pass72,035 miles (+15,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    404316067014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass56,345 miles (+14,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,345 miles
    Test number
    288861444241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,325 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    347549313294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,659 miles
    Test number
    846215442202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y7 MLJ

Does Y7 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 MLJ is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 MLJ?
The MOT on Y7 MLJ is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 MLJ done?
Y7 MLJ was recorded at 116,144 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,659 miles a year.
Has Y7 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 MLJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 MLJ 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 Y7 MLJ find?
Y7 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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