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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

B9 LKLMOT history

B9 LKL is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

B9 LKL black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
111,476 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B9 LKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B9 LKL was last recorded at 111,476 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 7,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,059 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,417 miles
Average per year
9,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,476 miles
  • 2023 – 104,059 miles
  • 2022 – 91,209 miles
  • 2021 – 82,397 miles
  • 2020 – 74,026 miles
  • 2019 – 59,311 miles
  • 2018 – 55,678 miles
  • 2017 – 45,901 miles
  • 2016 – 35,170 miles
  • 2015 – 29,396 miles
  • 2014 – 14,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF NSR OSR (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front exhaust flexi split/deteriorated[system slightly insecure]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,476 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,476 miles
    Test number
    155380468178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF NSR OSR (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail111,476 miles (+7,417)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,476 miles
    Test number
    893654838321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil OSF NSR OSR (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass104,059 miles (+12,850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,059 miles
    Test number
    906873449743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass91,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    203231655683
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail91,209 miles (+8,812)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    828974537485
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    845304149110
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi split/deteriorated[system slightly insecure]
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail82,397 miles (+8,371)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,397 miles
    Test number
    682381406963
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi split/deteriorated[system slightly insecure]
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass74,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,026 miles
    Test number
    390255084295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,024 miles (+14,713)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    530562116766
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud is missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,311 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    850310938517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,678 miles (+9,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    296985975552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,901 miles (+10,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,901 miles
    Test number
    872337912480
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass35,170 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    144639887033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,396 miles (+14,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,396 miles
    Test number
    703692364479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass14,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    14,435 miles
    Test number
    276200494444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B9 LKL

Does B9 LKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B9 LKL expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B9 LKL?
The MOT on B9 LKL expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B9 LKL done?
B9 LKL was recorded at 111,476 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 9,716 miles a year.
Has B9 LKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B9 LKL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on B9 LKL 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 B9 LKL find?
B9 LKL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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