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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LA55 RAAMOT history

LA55 RAA is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2024
Mileage
136,034 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 RAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 RAA was last recorded at 136,034 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,020 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
8,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,034 miles
  • 2022 – 127,508 miles
  • 2021 – 117,362 miles
  • 2020 – 115,899 miles
  • 2019 – 112,290 miles
  • 2018 – 106,996 miles
  • 2017 – 102,210 miles
  • 2016 – 94,379 miles
  • 2015 – 80,990 miles
  • 2014 – 65,297 miles
  • 2013 – 55,922 miles
  • 2012 – 48,897 miles
  • 2011 – 35,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,034 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray fitteRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Top and lower covers fitted obscuring views of some conponents

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,034 miles (+14)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,034 miles
    Test number
    869840203329
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray fitte
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,020 miles (+8,512)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,020 miles
    Test number
    609243542922
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray fitte
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,508 miles (+10,146)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,508 miles
    Test number
    381318319050
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,362 miles (+1,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,362 miles
    Test number
    724693828872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,899 miles (+3,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,899 miles
    Test number
    208812312362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass112,290 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,290 miles
    Test number
    298333886316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,996 miles
    Test number
    165946619193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTop and lower covers fitted obscuring views of some conponents

  8. Fail106,996 miles (+4,786)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,996 miles
    Test number
    283853390065
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTop and lower covers fitted obscuring views of some conponents

  9. Pass102,210 miles (+7,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,210 miles
    Test number
    952069561636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass94,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    695012195439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail94,379 miles (+13,389)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    717742049395
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass80,990 miles (+15,693)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    999832365149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,297 miles (+9,375)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,297 miles
    Test number
    957339874076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    325780473065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,922 miles (+7,025)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    816380773016
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,897 miles (+13,651)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    376073982098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,246 miles
    Test number
    877757581050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 RAA

Does LA55 RAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 RAA expired on 14 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 RAA?
The MOT on LA55 RAA expired on 14 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 RAA done?
LA55 RAA was recorded at 136,034 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 8,139 miles a year.
Has LA55 RAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 RAA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 RAA 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 LA55 RAA find?
LA55 RAA passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front under tray fitte; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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