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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UBVMOT history

LB08 UBV is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,198 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UBV was last recorded at 143,198 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,128 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,070 miles
Average per year
4,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,198 miles
  • 2024 – 141,128 miles
  • 2023 – 139,448 miles
  • 2022 – 137,448 miles
  • 2021 – 135,782 miles
  • 2020 – 134,465 miles
  • 2019 – 130,087 miles
  • 2018 – 126,410 miles
  • 2017 – 121,381 miles
  • 2016 – 115,746 miles
  • 2015 – 110,554 miles
  • 2014 – 100,190 miles
  • 2013 – 93,151 miles
  • 2012 – 85,752 miles
  • 2011 – 74,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,198 miles
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,198 miles (+2,070)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,198 miles
    Test number
    629455338311
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed

  2. Pass141,128 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,128 miles
    Test number
    265734307836
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail141,128 miles (+67)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,128 miles
    Test number
    506849901093
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail141,061 miles (+1,613)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,061 miles
    Test number
    972317257735
    • DangerousNearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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. Pass139,448 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,448 miles
    Test number
    451888433718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail139,448 miles (+2,000)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,448 miles
    Test number
    426036992182
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,448 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,448 miles
    Test number
    544334392148
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail137,448 miles (+1,666)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,448 miles
    Test number
    439800196158
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,782 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    782898116925
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail135,782 miles (+1,317)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    565622225599
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass134,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,465 miles
    Test number
    559444145373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail134,465 miles (+4,378)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,465 miles
    Test number
    156516452289
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass130,087 miles (+3,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,087 miles
    Test number
    708466659902
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass126,410 miles (+5,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,410 miles
    Test number
    898253694246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass121,381 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,381 miles
    Test number
    612055180510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail121,378 miles (+5,632)3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,378 miles
    Test number
    428438467525
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass115,746 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,746 miles
    Test number
    898117305671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass discoloured (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and discs scored and lipped (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail115,745 miles (+5,191)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,745 miles
    Test number
    917912628140
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Headlamp not working on main beam same bulb that works dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass discoloured (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and discs scored and lipped (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass110,554 miles (+10,364)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    888431125143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,190 miles (+7,039)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    125552994457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBonnet catch sticking
    • NoteBoth sides front tyres unevenly worn and close to limit 205/50/r17
    • NoteBoth sides rear tyres wearing thin 225/45/r17

  21. Pass93,151 miles (+7,399)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,151 miles
    Test number
    137247303149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre unevenly worn

  22. Pass85,752 miles (+11,711)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    337574672086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    896074551115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,041 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,041 miles
    Test number
    408224151168
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about LB08 UBV

Does LB08 UBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 UBV is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UBV?
The MOT on LB08 UBV is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 UBV done?
LB08 UBV was recorded at 143,198 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,713 miles a year.
Has LB08 UBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UBV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 UBV 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 UBV find?
LB08 UBV passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly damaged both; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, and 1 more.

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