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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

K18 LMBMOT history

K18 LMB is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2024
Mileage
160,768 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LMB was last recorded at 160,768 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 12,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,098 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
12,670 miles
Average per year
8,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,768 miles
  • 2022 – 148,098 miles
  • 2021 – 144,669 miles
  • 2020 – 137,893 miles
  • 2019 – 131,727 miles
  • 2018 – 127,863 miles
  • 2017 – 120,368 miles
  • 2016 – 102,166 miles
  • 2015 – 84,324 miles
  • 2014 – 81,554 miles
  • 2013 – 70,286 miles
  • 2012 – 64,018 miles
  • 2011 – 55,964 miles
  • 2010 – 45,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,768 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,768 miles
    Test number
    257853197885
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail160,768 miles (+12,670)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,768 miles
    Test number
    786346042873
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass148,098 miles (+3,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,098 miles
    Test number
    260528865884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass144,669 miles (+6,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,669 miles
    Test number
    194295246149
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,893 miles (+6,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,893 miles
    Test number
    949143739133
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass131,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    367025666748
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted
  7. Fail131,727 miles (+3,864)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,727 miles
    Test number
    566357757683
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted
  8. Pass127,863 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,863 miles
    Test number
    118683588134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,368 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,368 miles
    Test number
    283409878146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail119,995 miles (+17,829)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,995 miles
    Test number
    697205300796
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass102,166 miles (+17,842)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,166 miles
    Test number
    114903655624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,324 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    207693135473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,554 miles (+11,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,554 miles
    Test number
    988064694288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    208592543297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,286 miles (+6,268)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,286 miles
    Test number
    959692143262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass64,018 miles (+8,054)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,018 miles
    Test number
    619896452273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,964 miles (+10,124)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,964 miles
    Test number
    585546141272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFull undertray fitted
  18. Pass45,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,840 miles
    Test number
    130969340232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 LMB

Does K18 LMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 LMB expired on 1 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 LMB?
The MOT on K18 LMB expired on 1 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 LMB done?
K18 LMB was recorded at 160,768 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 8,854 miles a year.
Has K18 LMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LMB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 LMB 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 K18 LMB find?
K18 LMB passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective back box, and 2 more.

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