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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UACMOT history

LB08 UAC is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
144,231 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UAC
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
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 UAC was last recorded at 144,231 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 6,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,330 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,901 miles
Average per year
6,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,231 miles
  • 2025 – 137,330 miles
  • 2024 – 132,886 miles
  • 2023 – 120,118 miles
  • 2022 – 115,067 miles
  • 2021 – 111,276 miles
  • 2020 – 109,297 miles
  • 2019 – 107,310 miles
  • 2018 – 99,624 miles
  • 2017 – 92,267 miles
  • 2016 – 85,419 miles
  • 2015 – 77,430 miles
  • 2014 – 70,915 miles
  • 2013 – 63,208 miles
  • 2012 – 54,866 miles
  • 2011 – 47,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,231 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Leaking brake fluid (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Support mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in poor condition allowing rest of exhaust to move excessively (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail144,231 miles (+6,901)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,231 miles
    Test number
    115381728325
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Leaking brake hose (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Leaking brake fluid (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Support mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi in poor condition allowing rest of exhaust to move excessively (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,330 miles
    Test number
    153746234045
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both subframe support brackets corroded/ sprayed blue

  3. Fail137,326 miles (+4,440)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,326 miles
    Test number
    461968268796
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both subframe support brackets corroded/ sprayed blue

  4. Pass132,886 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,886 miles
    Test number
    131149979730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail132,789 miles (+12,671)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,789 miles
    Test number
    924344514187
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged speed sensor ring is swelling from corrosion (1.6 (e))

  6. Pass120,118 miles (+5,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    503828770248
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,067 miles (+3,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    828167265702
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass111,276 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,276 miles
    Test number
    997931396370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,297 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    317483592389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  10. Fail109,297 miles (+1,987)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,297 miles
    Test number
    557826546798
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  11. Pass107,310 miles (+7,686)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,310 miles
    Test number
    582006761766
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint getting corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

  12. Pass99,624 miles (+7,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,624 miles
    Test number
    986466094615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint getting corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to fully check some components

  13. Pass92,267 miles (+6,848)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,267 miles
    Test number
    792752718901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to check several components

  14. Pass85,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,419 miles
    Test number
    451721299460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail85,415 miles (+7,985)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,415 miles
    Test number
    113857325955
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge worn bald

  16. Pass77,430 miles (+6,515)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    626002125017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  17. Pass70,915 miles (+7,707)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    238370714009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront bump stops failed

  18. Pass63,208 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    305845623097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn/lipped and inner brake pads getting low at approx 4mm thickness
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer tread edge started to bald! Offside front started to bald but not as much as the Nearside.

  19. Fail63,208 miles (+8,342)2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,208 miles
    Test number
    589515123094
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs are worn/lipped and inner brake pads getting low at approx 4mm thickness
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer tread edge started to bald! Offside front started to bald but not as much as the Nearside.

  20. Pass54,866 miles (+7,410)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,866 miles
    Test number
    147662532444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlastic under trays fitted at time of test
    • NoteSlight inbalance on rear brakes

  21. Pass47,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,456 miles
    Test number
    517425881144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 UAC

Does LB08 UAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UAC expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UAC?
The MOT on LB08 UAC expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UAC done?
LB08 UAC was recorded at 144,231 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,582 miles a year.
Has LB08 UAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UAC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 UAC 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 UAC find?
LB08 UAC failed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake hose; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded leaking brake fluid; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 6 more.

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