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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LB13 VVJMOT history

LB13 VVJ is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 29 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,912 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 VVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 VVJ was last recorded at 85,912 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,484 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
6,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,912 miles
  • 2025 – 79,625 miles
  • 2024 – 72,396 miles
  • 2023 – 64,579 miles
  • 2022 – 53,150 miles
  • 2021 – 48,313 miles
  • 2020 – 44,242 miles
  • 2019 – 35,951 miles
  • 2018 – 31,212 miles
  • 2017 – 25,290 miles
  • 2016 – 18,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,912 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,912 miles (+428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,912 miles
    Test number
    368675482320
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

  2. Pass85,484 miles (+5,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,484 miles
    Test number
    279650717842
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass79,625 miles (+7,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,625 miles
    Test number
    416763738188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,396 miles (+7,817)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,396 miles
    Test number
    818675440274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    881661060729
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,579 miles (+11,429)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    819858233612
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    350772279349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,150 miles (+4,837)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,150 miles
    Test number
    717443039486
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass48,313 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,313 miles
    Test number
    153397829461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,242 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,242 miles
    Test number
    994373095872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,951 miles
    Test number
    460930335913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,951 miles (+4,739)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,951 miles
    Test number
    482751108150
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass31,212 miles (+5,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,212 miles
    Test number
    896044557970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  14. Pass25,290 miles (+6,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    261779159528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass18,485 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    18,485 miles
    Test number
    834175621898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail18,484 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,484 miles
    Test number
    777448194104
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB13 VVJ

Does LB13 VVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 VVJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 VVJ?
The MOT on LB13 VVJ is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 VVJ done?
LB13 VVJ was recorded at 85,912 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 6,694 miles a year.
Has LB13 VVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 VVJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB13 VVJ 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 LB13 VVJ find?
LB13 VVJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: under covers fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle.

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