BMW 5 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 2,993 cc
LB18 OEMMOT history
LB18 OEM is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 68,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 68,877 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB18 OEM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 21 Jun 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB18 OEM was last recorded at 68,877 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,390 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,487 miles
- Average per year
- 5,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,877 miles
- 2025 – 66,390 miles
- 2024 – 60,859 miles
- 2023 – 59,485 miles
- 2022 – 54,019 miles
- 2021 – 41,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
9 tests since 24 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,877 miles (+2,487)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 68,877 miles
- Test number
- 739789086867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,390 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 66,390 miles
- Test number
- 910227296745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Fail66,390 miles (+5,531)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,390 miles
- Test number
- 273223600816
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass60,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 60,859 miles
- Test number
- 712078398113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,859 miles (+1,374)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,859 miles
- Test number
- 962697813801
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass59,485 miles (+5,466)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 59,485 miles
- Test number
- 218749101201
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,019 miles (+12,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 54,019 miles
- Test number
- 619793716393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,539 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 41,539 miles
- Test number
- 542326373991
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail41,539 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,539 miles
- Test number
- 800096549478
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about LB18 OEM
- Does LB18 OEM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB18 OEM is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB18 OEM?
- The MOT on LB18 OEM is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB18 OEM done?
- LB18 OEM was recorded at 68,877 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
- Has LB18 OEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB18 OEM has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB18 OEM 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 LB18 OEM find?
- LB18 OEM passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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