BMW logo

BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 RTOMOT history

LB09 RTO is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
146,109 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,232 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB09 RTO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 RTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 RTO was last recorded at 146,109 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 10,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,166 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,943 miles
Average per year
10,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,109 miles
  • 2023 – 135,166 miles
  • 2022 – 126,330 miles
  • 2021 – 124,086 miles
  • 2020 – 118,961 miles
  • 2019 – 113,625 miles
  • 2018 – 96,352 miles
  • 2017 – 79,123 miles
  • 2016 – 71,216 miles
  • 2015 – 59,646 miles
  • 2014 – 50,705 miles
  • 2012 – 22,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,109 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,109 miles (+10,943)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,109 miles
    Test number
    881646155358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,166 miles
    Test number
    787892533873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail135,166 miles (+8,836)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,166 miles
    Test number
    348802929166
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass126,330 miles (+2,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    557019426249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,086 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,086 miles
    Test number
    452506483160
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,080 miles (+5,119)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,080 miles
    Test number
    699528091724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,961 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,961 miles
    Test number
    904901405338
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,961 miles (+5,336)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,961 miles
    Test number
    979260496301
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,625 miles (+17,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    713377354406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,352 miles
    Test number
    305541793133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,346 miles (+17,223)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,346 miles
    Test number
    965621005334
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  12. Pass79,123 miles (+7,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,123 miles
    Test number
    424560627107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass71,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    536166194919
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met but dsm could not register reading
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads low

  14. Fail71,212 miles (+11,566)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    922930182233
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met but dsm could not register reading
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads low

  15. Pass59,646 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,646 miles
    Test number
    928667930806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    938328604328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,704 miles (+7,826)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,704 miles
    Test number
    367437384436
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,878 miles (+20,168)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,878 miles
    Test number
    489505034088
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass22,710 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,710 miles
    Test number
    548371822277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTpw light on

  20. Fail22,710 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,710 miles
    Test number
    895831122203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTpw light on

Questions about LB09 RTO

Does LB09 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB09 RTO expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB09 RTO?
The MOT on LB09 RTO expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB09 RTO done?
LB09 RTO was recorded at 146,109 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 10,232 miles a year.
Has LB09 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 RTO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB09 RTO 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 RTO find?
LB09 RTO passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB09R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.