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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 PWUMOT history

LB08 PWU is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 201,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2025
Mileage
201,603 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 PWU
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
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 PWU was last recorded at 201,603 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 1,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,547 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,056 miles
Average per year
10,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 201,603 miles
  • 2023 – 200,547 miles
  • 2022 – 194,151 miles
  • 2021 – 181,779 miles
  • 2020 – 176,333 miles
  • 2019 – 171,641 miles
  • 2018 – 164,822 miles
  • 2017 – 156,197 miles
  • 2016 – 142,928 miles
  • 2015 – 125,397 miles
  • 2014 – 106,758 miles
  • 2013 – 89,411 miles
  • 2012 – 69,700 miles
  • 2011 – 59,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    201,603 miles
    Test number
    589404437943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail201,603 miles (+1,056)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,603 miles
    Test number
    817866819503
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass200,547 miles (+6,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    200,547 miles
    Test number
    157898413804
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass194,151 miles (+12,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    194,151 miles
    Test number
    739006370478
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass181,779 miles (+5,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,779 miles
    Test number
    604581341570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass176,333 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,333 miles
    Test number
    759257968620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,641 miles (+6,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    171,641 miles
    Test number
    961965028857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass164,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,822 miles
    Test number
    324773943598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Fail164,822 miles (+8,625)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,822 miles
    Test number
    228637557719
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Pass156,197 miles (+13,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,197 miles
    Test number
    296790196010
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak

  11. Pass142,928 miles (+17,531)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,928 miles
    Test number
    338083918472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,397 miles (+18,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,397 miles
    Test number
    436252526775
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass106,758 miles (+17,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,758 miles
    Test number
    778653894209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass89,411 miles (+19,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    485560793274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,700 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    788416192224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,611 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    319922372192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,951 miles
    Test number
    368587781104
    • NoteO/s/f outer tyre tread worn..

Questions about LB08 PWU

Does LB08 PWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 PWU expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 PWU?
The MOT on LB08 PWU expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 PWU done?
LB08 PWU was recorded at 201,603 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 10,544 miles a year.
Has LB08 PWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 PWU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 PWU 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 PWU find?
LB08 PWU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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