BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LB09 HKOMOT history
LB09 HKO is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 185,729 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB09 HKO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 20 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB09 HKO was last recorded at 185,729 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 9,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,646 miles · 17 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,083 miles
- Average per year
- 8,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 185,729 miles
- 2024 – 176,646 miles
- 2023 – 165,201 miles
- 2022 – 155,897 miles
- 2021 – 150,339 miles
- 2020 – 142,948 miles
- 2018 – 134,053 miles
- 2017 – 126,695 miles
- 2016 – 118,071 miles
- 2015 – 108,494 miles
- 2014 – 98,314 miles
- 2013 – 88,800 miles
- 2012 – 75,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail185,729 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3x places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail185,729 miles (+9,083)5 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,729 miles
- Test number
- 977689056263
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3x places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,646 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 176,646 miles
- Test number
- 736281405479
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail176,646 miles (+11,445)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,646 miles
- Test number
- 744318459760
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass165,201 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 165,201 miles
- Test number
- 594990067597
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear underside slight corrosion
Fail165,198 miles (+9,301)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,198 miles
- Test number
- 949175428317
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear underside slight corrosion
Pass155,897 miles (+5,558)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 155,897 miles
- Test number
- 575465189637
- 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))
Pass150,339 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 150,339 miles
- Test number
- 553633807758
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail150,339 miles (+71)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,339 miles
- Test number
- 986793243160
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass150,268 miles (+7,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 150,268 miles
- Test number
- 104506713441
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,948 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 142,948 miles
- Test number
- 151594159680
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail142,948 miles (+10)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,948 miles
- Test number
- 111994014365
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail142,938 miles (+8,885)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,938 miles
- Test number
- 177409125295
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass134,053 miles (+7,358)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 134,053 miles
- Test number
- 928876874898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,695 miles (+8,624)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 126,695 miles
- Test number
- 860833547932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,071 miles (+9,577)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 118,071 miles
- Test number
- 218254523378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,494 miles (+10,180)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 108,494 miles
- Test number
- 201943016080
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass98,314 miles (+9,514)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 98,314 miles
- Test number
- 899334204389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,800 miles (+13,074)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 88,800 miles
- Test number
- 179080933349
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,726 miles
- Test number
- 906376702244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB09 HKO
- Does LB09 HKO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB09 HKO expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB09 HKO?
- The MOT on LB09 HKO expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB09 HKO done?
- LB09 HKO was recorded at 185,729 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 8,313 miles a year.
- Has LB09 HKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB09 HKO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB09 HKO 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 HKO find?
- LB09 HKO failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 5 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear outer tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 10 more.
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