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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 KXTMOT history

LB54 KXT is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 208,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
208,914 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 KXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 KXT was last recorded at 208,914 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 7,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,332 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
7,582 miles
Average per year
8,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,914 miles
  • 2024 – 201,332 miles
  • 2023 – 195,649 miles
  • 2022 – 189,509 miles
  • 2021 – 186,094 miles
  • 2019 – 185,524 miles
  • 2018 – 180,220 miles
  • 2017 – 174,541 miles
  • 2016 – 162,558 miles
  • 2015 – 149,907 miles
  • 2014 – 138,660 miles
  • 2013 – 129,692 miles
  • 2012 – 107,215 miles
  • 2011 – 87,281 miles
  • 2010 – 77,060 miles
  • 2009 – 62,973 miles
  • 2008 – 56,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with engine oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pedal hard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,914 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    208,914 miles
    Test number
    329228042015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with engine oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail208,914 miles (+7,582)1 dangerous13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,914 miles
    Test number
    496531916060
    • DangerousOffside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with engine oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass201,332 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    201,332 miles
    Test number
    739629443014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal hard
    • AdvisoryEml on

  4. Fail201,294 miles (+5,645)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,294 miles
    Test number
    278075333459
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal hard
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass195,649 miles (+6,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    195,649 miles
    Test number
    379703436806
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,509 miles (+3,415)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,509 miles
    Test number
    890337569255
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,094 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    186,094 miles
    Test number
    251018544776
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame covered in under seal

  8. Fail186,093 miles (+569)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,093 miles
    Test number
    638993761499
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass185,524 miles (+5,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    185,524 miles
    Test number
    705779096644
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  10. Pass180,220 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,220 miles
    Test number
    654290269890
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Fail180,220 miles (+5,679)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,220 miles
    Test number
    939083889975
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  12. Pass174,541 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    174,541 miles
    Test number
    463855117721
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail174,532 miles (+40)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,532 miles
    Test number
    591764512079
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bulbs fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail174,492 miles (+11,934)4 dangerous12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,492 miles
    Test number
    411717072927
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating 50Kgf (3.7.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating 30Kgf (3.7.B.3)
    • DangerousPlay in propshaft centre bearing rubber mounting detached
    • DangerousSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2x (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively floppy (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDuel mass flywheel deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump area
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light showing a fault

  15. Pass162,558 miles (+12,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    162,558 miles
    Test number
    680622872957
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass149,907 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    149,907 miles
    Test number
    790316165631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail149,888 miles (+180)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,888 miles
    Test number
    848334135276
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteNoise from gearbox bell housing area

  18. Fail149,708 miles (+11,048)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,708 miles
    Test number
    443473746019
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass138,660 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    138,660 miles
    Test number
    337912914445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail138,657 miles (+8,965)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,657 miles
    Test number
    476251414233
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass129,692 miles (+22,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,692 miles
    Test number
    887761133240
    • NoteGearbox noisy.

  22. Pass107,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    226047632202
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail107,215 miles (+19,934)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    566196832213
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass87,281 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,281 miles
    Test number
    385858011207
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  25. Fail87,222 miles (+10,162)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    319716411252
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  26. Pass77,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    212812030261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,060 miles (+14,087)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    841682730225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass62,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    490230829122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail62,973 miles (+6,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    353899319172
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass56,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    440209108163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 KXT

Does LB54 KXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 KXT is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 KXT?
The MOT on LB54 KXT is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 KXT done?
LB54 KXT was recorded at 208,914 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,689 miles a year.
Has LB54 KXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 KXT has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 KXT 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 LB54 KXT find?
LB54 KXT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front engine mounting damaged but not to excess contaminated with engine oil, and 10 more.

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