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BMW 118

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 AFAMOT history

LB09 AFA is a red petrol BMW 118 first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,030 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 AFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 AFA was last recorded at 104,030 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,323 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,707 miles
Average per year
5,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,030 miles
  • 2024 – 101,323 miles
  • 2023 – 98,128 miles
  • 2022 – 95,118 miles
  • 2021 – 91,142 miles
  • 2020 – 87,663 miles
  • 2019 – 84,303 miles
  • 2018 – 78,132 miles
  • 2017 – 70,593 miles
  • 2016 – 63,728 miles
  • 2015 – 58,984 miles
  • 2014 – 54,000 miles
  • 2013 – 46,206 miles
  • 2012 – 35,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,030 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,030 miles (+2,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,030 miles
    Test number
    333900289654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass101,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,323 miles
    Test number
    448672099508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail101,323 miles (+3,195)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,323 miles
    Test number
    914230548691
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,128 miles (+3,010)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    631474119095
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass95,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    108909130421
    • 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))

  6. Fail95,118 miles (+3,976)1 major4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,118 miles
    Test number
    331932118515
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,142 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    519173112114
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  8. Fail91,142 miles (+3,479)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    506204602036
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  9. Pass87,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,663 miles
    Test number
    635283846364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail87,660 miles (+3,357)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,660 miles
    Test number
    839437989804
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass84,303 miles (+6,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    987858135024
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sidewall of tyre damage evident

  12. Pass78,132 miles (+7,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,132 miles
    Test number
    780056474632
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass70,593 miles (+6,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,593 miles
    Test number
    366983765218
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  14. Pass63,728 miles (+4,744)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,728 miles
    Test number
    537327487901
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDashboard has warning light on

  15. Pass58,984 miles (+4,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,984 miles
    Test number
    380831489598
    • 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)

  16. Pass54,000 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    369004214359
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  17. Fail53,965 miles (+7,759)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,965 miles
    Test number
    147072914339
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  18. Pass46,206 miles (+8,830)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    576095313315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,376 miles (+2,044)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,376 miles
    Test number
    388573913373
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake nearing end of travel

  20. Pass35,332 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,332 miles
    Test number
    456765512441
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail35,332 miles (+1,705)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,332 miles
    Test number
    849855612301
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass33,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    118292352151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 AFA

Does LB09 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 AFA is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 AFA?
The MOT on LB09 AFA is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 AFA done?
LB09 AFA was recorded at 104,030 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,233 miles a year.
Has LB09 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 AFA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB09 AFA 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 LB09 AFA find?
LB09 AFA passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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