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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB56 LUHMOT history

LB56 LUH is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2024
Mileage
166,131 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LUH was last recorded at 166,131 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,108 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
8,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,131 miles
  • 2022 – 163,109 miles
  • 2021 – 152,605 miles
  • 2020 – 149,107 miles
  • 2019 – 140,501 miles
  • 2018 – 136,611 miles
  • 2017 – 131,434 miles
  • 2016 – 119,622 miles
  • 2015 – 113,068 miles
  • 2014 – 108,877 miles
  • 2013 – 100,918 miles
  • 2012 – 92,112 miles
  • 2011 – 67,300 miles
  • 2010 – 55,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,131 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Flywheel noise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush closest to fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,131 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    166,131 miles
    Test number
    563606093642
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail166,108 miles (+2,999)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,108 miles
    Test number
    928732534371
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator sensor damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass163,109 miles (+10,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,109 miles
    Test number
    719620470167
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle and rear mounts broken exhaust resting on cross member (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  4. Pass152,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,605 miles
    Test number
    690832593856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,605 miles (+3,498)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,605 miles
    Test number
    664290584552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass149,107 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,107 miles
    Test number
    378125822705
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail149,107 miles (+8,606)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,107 miles
    Test number
    258092558600
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass140,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,501 miles
    Test number
    691151446524
    • AdvisoryFlywheel noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush closest to fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail140,501 miles (+3,890)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,501 miles
    Test number
    110096469073
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFlywheel noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush closest to fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass136,611 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,611 miles
    Test number
    575257429952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,434 miles (+11,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,434 miles
    Test number
    953910129618
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides marked (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass119,622 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,622 miles
    Test number
    831441200733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,068 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,068 miles
    Test number
    186726699495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,877 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    459806614249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,918 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    100,918 miles
    Test number
    828167213293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,112 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,112 miles
    Test number
    626067312238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,685 miles (+16,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,685 miles
    Test number
    297047422090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,300 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    136696521494
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass67,300 miles (+11,455)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,300 miles
    Test number
    756706321045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    584139530015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 LUH

Does LB56 LUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 LUH expired on 16 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LUH?
The MOT on LB56 LUH expired on 16 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 LUH done?
LB56 LUH was recorded at 166,131 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 8,158 miles a year.
Has LB56 LUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LUH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 LUH 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 LB56 LUH find?
LB56 LUH passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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