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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 GXZMOT history

LB54 GXZ is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
172,762 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GXZ was last recorded at 172,762 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 6,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2013: 80,198 miles, lower than 108,981 miles on 8 Oct 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,316 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,446 miles
Average per year
8,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,762 miles
  • 2023 – 166,316 miles
  • 2022 – 160,346 miles
  • 2021 – 152,905 miles
  • 2020 – 142,503 miles
  • 2019 – 133,028 miles
  • 2018 – 127,089 miles
  • 2017 – 123,279 miles
  • 2015 – 117,170 miles
  • 2014 – 97,560 miles
  • 2013 – 80,460 miles
  • 2012 – 108,981 miles
  • 2011 – 105,537 miles
  • 2010 – 86,301 miles
  • 2009 – 62,634 miles
  • 2008 – 36,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,762 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,762 miles
    Test number
    885581812136
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Fail172,760 miles (+6,444)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,760 miles
    Test number
    854978623620
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass166,316 miles (+5,970)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,316 miles
    Test number
    544412725338
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass160,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,346 miles
    Test number
    154046793450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail160,346 miles (+7,441)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,346 miles
    Test number
    613317468515
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass152,905 miles (+10,402)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,905 miles
    Test number
    347970628350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,503 miles (+9,475)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,503 miles
    Test number
    204018780802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,028 miles (+5,939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    814813985661
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass127,089 miles (+3,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,089 miles
    Test number
    576027908660
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
  10. Pass123,279 miles (+6,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,279 miles
    Test number
    675069405785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,170 miles (+19,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    500644310027
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  12. Pass97,560 miles (+17,100)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    97,560 miles
    Test number
    828766734306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass80,460 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,460 miles
    Test number
    748626603367
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Fail80,198 miles (-28,783)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,198 miles
    Test number
    209391503369
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass108,981 miles (+3,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,981 miles
    Test number
    209132482225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass105,537 miles (+19,236)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,537 miles
    Test number
    528984331344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,301 miles (+23,667)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,301 miles
    Test number
    142102090243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,634 miles (+26,312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    374224699435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,322 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,322 miles
    Test number
    300056398477
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight uneveness on rear brake application
  20. Pass36,309 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,309 miles
    Test number
    543191768288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,740 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,740 miles
    Test number
    102182928407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,739 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    233271428075
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 GXZ

Does LB54 GXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 GXZ expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GXZ?
The MOT on LB54 GXZ expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 GXZ done?
LB54 GXZ was recorded at 172,762 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 8,992 miles a year.
Has LB54 GXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GXZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 GXZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 GXZ find?
LB54 GXZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 6 more.

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