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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 CUOMOT history

LB05 CUO is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
101,314 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 CUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 CUO was last recorded at 101,314 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 6,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,978 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,336 miles
Average per year
4,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,314 miles
  • 2024 – 94,978 miles
  • 2022 – 93,329 miles
  • 2021 – 88,482 miles
  • 2020 – 77,266 miles
  • 2018 – 77,247 miles
  • 2017 – 75,580 miles
  • 2016 – 74,292 miles
  • 2015 – 71,785 miles
  • 2014 – 70,803 miles
  • 2013 – 69,441 miles
  • 2012 – 63,098 miles
  • 2011 – 56,305 miles
  • 2010 – 48,214 miles
  • 2009 – 40,926 miles
  • 2008 – 29,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,314 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,314 miles (+6,336)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,314 miles
    Test number
    669501205859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened /surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,978 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,978 miles
    Test number
    153266967827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail94,977 miles (+1,648)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    958651473026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,329 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    233132473974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,329 miles (+4,847)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    808733427440
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,482 miles (+11,216)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,482 miles
    Test number
    433023441059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass77,266 miles (+19)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    287306337650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,247 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,247 miles
    Test number
    459799885297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,580 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    258289941787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,292 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,292 miles
    Test number
    462184633836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,785 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,785 miles
    Test number
    346485315490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,803 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    955322804264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,441 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    915814503293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,098 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    169105282132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,305 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,305 miles
    Test number
    377543791129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,214 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,214 miles
    Test number
    101127570101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,926 miles (+11,172)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    960001469188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass29,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,754 miles
    Test number
    890753608084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 CUO

Does LB05 CUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 CUO expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 CUO?
The MOT on LB05 CUO expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 CUO done?
LB05 CUO was recorded at 101,314 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
Has LB05 CUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 CUO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 CUO 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 LB05 CUO find?
LB05 CUO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /rear; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, and 4 more.

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