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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB59 VGAMOT history

LB59 VGA is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 24 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
145,408 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VGA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VGA was last recorded at 145,408 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 4,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,883 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,525 miles
Average per year
9,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,408 miles
  • 2024 – 140,883 miles
  • 2023 – 130,901 miles
  • 2022 – 130,895 miles
  • 2021 – 129,140 miles
  • 2020 – 118,102 miles
  • 2019 – 113,858 miles
  • 2018 – 106,741 miles
  • 2017 – 97,672 miles
  • 2016 – 83,117 miles
  • 2015 – 69,047 miles
  • 2014 – 52,848 miles
  • 2013 – 37,450 miles
  • 2012 – 23,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,408 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s rear.

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror .

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,408 miles (+4,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,408 miles
    Test number
    329588986314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s rear.

  2. Pass140,883 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,883 miles
    Test number
    559606260980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail140,797 miles (+9,896)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,797 miles
    Test number
    149358994644
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,901 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,901 miles
    Test number
    894548505103
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail130,901 miles (+6)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,901 miles
    Test number
    645812602590
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,895 miles (+1,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,895 miles
    Test number
    485909719305
    • AdvisoryNon obliigatory mirror damaged glass broken.

  7. Pass129,140 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,140 miles
    Test number
    865794878859
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror . (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  8. Fail129,140 miles (+11,038)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,140 miles
    Test number
    534297574097
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror . (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  9. Pass118,102 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    176511184028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,098 miles (+4,240)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,098 miles
    Test number
    602493283968
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,858 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    466211461014
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail113,843 miles (+7,102)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,843 miles
    Test number
    409721275654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass106,741 miles (+9,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,741 miles
    Test number
    956799461055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass97,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,672 miles
    Test number
    827243467678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail97,672 miles (+14,555)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,672 miles
    Test number
    102188034306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush void bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass83,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,117 miles
    Test number
    523007942772
    • 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)

  17. Fail83,117 miles (+14,070)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,117 miles
    Test number
    249643652267
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass69,047 miles (+16,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,047 miles
    Test number
    158002646608
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft rear coupling beginning to split.

  19. Pass52,848 miles (+15,398)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,848 miles
    Test number
    885173084208
    • NoteDPF fitted emissions to clean to measure
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass37,450 miles (+14,180)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    137727873209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmissions to clean to measure

  21. Pass23,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,270 miles
    Test number
    207112592243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 VGA

Does LB59 VGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 VGA expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VGA?
The MOT on LB59 VGA expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 VGA done?
LB59 VGA was recorded at 145,408 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 9,439 miles a year.
Has LB59 VGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VGA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB59 VGA 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 LB59 VGA find?
LB59 VGA passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; child seat fitted n/s rear..

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