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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 FXPMOT history

LB08 FXP is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 3 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,657 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FXP was last recorded at 169,657 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,546 miles · 3 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
9,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,657 miles
  • 2025 – 163,092 miles
  • 2024 – 154,171 miles
  • 2023 – 141,086 miles
  • 2022 – 121,520 miles
  • 2021 – 115,178 miles
  • 2019 – 106,378 miles
  • 2018 – 96,772 miles
  • 2017 – 87,933 miles
  • 2016 – 77,549 miles
  • 2015 – 67,255 miles
  • 2014 – 57,792 miles
  • 2013 – 49,730 miles
  • 2012 – 40,837 miles
  • 2011 – 30,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,657 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,657 miles (+111)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,657 miles
    Test number
    427637515776
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,546 miles (+6,454)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,546 miles
    Test number
    389125791087
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,092 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    163,092 miles
    Test number
    139689458335
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail163,092 miles (+150)1 major2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,092 miles
    Test number
    736889890699
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail162,942 miles (+8,771)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,942 miles
    Test number
    309673194794
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F & O/S/F - O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F Front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle corroded

  6. Pass154,171 miles (+13,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,171 miles
    Test number
    808163641726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,086 miles (+19,566)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,086 miles
    Test number
    795310406171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,520 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    708184513913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,178 miles (+8,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    500506861652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass106,378 miles (+891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,378 miles
    Test number
    205442274428
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass105,487 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,487 miles
    Test number
    931315413741
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail105,487 miles (+8,715)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,487 miles
    Test number
    916496530933
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass96,772 miles (+8,839)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,772 miles
    Test number
    901078851915
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    436890648468
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail87,933 miles (+10,384)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    791532194047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass77,549 miles (+10,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    853132163237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass67,255 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,255 miles
    Test number
    617495805249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,792 miles (+8,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    648388194171
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass49,730 miles (+8,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    117327703207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,837 miles (+10,149)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,837 miles
    Test number
    286135682414
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on both edges

  21. Pass30,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,688 miles
    Test number
    809531971157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 FXP

Does LB08 FXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 FXP is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FXP?
The MOT on LB08 FXP is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 FXP done?
LB08 FXP was recorded at 169,657 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 9,079 miles a year.
Has LB08 FXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FXP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 FXP 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 FXP find?
LB08 FXP passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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