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BMW 518

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LB15 BWWMOT history

LB15 BWW is a blue diesel BMW 518 first used on 6 Jul 2015. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 158,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,549 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 BWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
6 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 BWW was last recorded at 158,549 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 14,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2023: 130,716 miles, lower than 188,479 miles on 15 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,381 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
14,168 miles
Average per year
12,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,549 miles
  • 2024 – 144,381 miles
  • 2023 – 130,716 miles
  • 2022 – 188,479 miles
  • 2021 – 112,477 miles
  • 2020 – 111,454 miles
  • 2019 – 87,193 miles
  • 2018 – 68,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,549 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmissions too low
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,549 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,549 miles
    Test number
    708337789929
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test
  2. Fail158,549 miles (+14,168)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,549 miles
    Test number
    457848561839
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test
  3. Pass144,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,381 miles
    Test number
    719597576828
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test
  4. Fail144,381 miles (+13,665)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,381 miles
    Test number
    999217524358
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test
  5. Pass130,716 miles (-57,763)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,716 miles
    Test number
    593818768085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,479 miles
    Test number
    483363274165
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail188,477 km1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,477 km
    Test number
    221180432898
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass112,477 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,477 miles
    Test number
    347767278771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,454 miles (+24,261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,454 miles
    Test number
    523677672362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,193 miles (+18,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,193 miles
    Test number
    553675553613
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side(centre) (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass68,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    627786626675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB15 BWW

Does LB15 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB15 BWW expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB15 BWW?
The MOT on LB15 BWW expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB15 BWW done?
LB15 BWW was recorded at 158,549 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 12,323 miles a year.
Has LB15 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 BWW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB15 BWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB15 BWW find?
LB15 BWW passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; emissions too low; undertray fitted at time of test.

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