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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 CSVMOT history

LB08 CSV is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
203,939 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CSV was last recorded at 203,939 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 11,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,357 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,582 miles
Average per year
9,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,939 miles
  • 2024 – 192,357 miles
  • 2023 – 186,752 miles
  • 2022 – 176,523 miles
  • 2021 – 166,703 miles
  • 2020 – 156,493 miles
  • 2019 – 142,520 miles
  • 2017 – 135,674 miles
  • 2016 – 129,207 miles
  • 2015 – 121,451 miles
  • 2014 – 108,611 miles
  • 2013 – 94,101 miles
  • 2012 – 79,701 miles
  • 2011 – 64,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,939 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FOR O/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,939 miles (+11,582)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,939 miles
    Test number
    862371519644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FOR O/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass192,357 miles (+5,605)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    192,357 miles
    Test number
    401497876817
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass186,752 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    186,752 miles
    Test number
    980077797060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail186,746 miles (+10,223)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,746 miles
    Test number
    628831192358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,523 miles (+9,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    176,523 miles
    Test number
    630373543877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded.

  6. Pass166,703 miles (+10,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,703 miles
    Test number
    418101315259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass156,493 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,493 miles
    Test number
    493634573912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail156,492 miles (+13,972)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,492 miles
    Test number
    106540940818
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,520 miles
    Test number
    367120471414
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail142,520 miles (+6,846)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,520 miles
    Test number
    713030012935
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    167734217141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail135,674 miles (+6,467)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,674 miles
    Test number
    654531077419
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass129,207 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,207 miles
    Test number
    981007297780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail129,105 miles (+7,654)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,105 miles
    Test number
    178464598495
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake has reduced effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass121,451 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    388542505484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,426 miles (+12,815)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    405421005207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass108,611 miles (+14,510)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,611 miles
    Test number
    546762304243
    • NoteBoth rear inner tyres worn low

  18. Pass94,101 miles (+14,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    295618773439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass79,701 miles (+15,443)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    409568382128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    526883471123
    • 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 LB08 CSV

Does LB08 CSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CSV is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CSV?
The MOT on LB08 CSV is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CSV done?
LB08 CSV was recorded at 203,939 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 9,746 miles a year.
Has LB08 CSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CSV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 CSV 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 LB08 CSV find?
LB08 CSV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material for o/s front to rear at rear; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush, and 6 more.

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