BMW 118
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LB59 VGEMOT history
LB59 VGE is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,943 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 149,943 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 VGE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 VGE was last recorded at 149,943 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 10,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,846 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,097 miles
- Average per year
- 9,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,943 miles
- 2025 – 139,846 miles
- 2023 – 129,368 miles
- 2022 – 112,029 miles
- 2021 – 110,690 miles
- 2020 – 108,723 miles
- 2019 – 101,829 miles
- 2018 – 95,347 miles
- 2017 – 85,266 miles
- 2016 – 75,077 miles
- 2015 – 65,530 miles
- 2014 – 53,930 miles
- 2013 – 38,161 miles
- 2012 – 25,538 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,943 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,943 miles (+10,097)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 149,943 miles
- Test number
- 347272625871
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass139,846 miles (+10,478)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 139,846 miles
- Test number
- 944369959309
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,368 miles (+9,218)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 129,368 miles
- Test number
- 907994917218
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,150 miles (+8,121)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 120,150 miles
- Test number
- 210822166970
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,029 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 112,029 miles
- Test number
- 847177684949
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,690 miles (+1,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 110,690 miles
- Test number
- 772456058134
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
Pass108,723 miles (+6,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 108,723 miles
- Test number
- 406202546696
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Pass101,829 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 101,829 miles
- Test number
- 892312348802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail101,827 miles (+6,480)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,827 miles
- Test number
- 523924808940
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low
Pass95,347 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 95,347 miles
- Test number
- 520400776326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,345 miles (+10,079)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,345 miles
- Test number
- 624984553644
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,266 miles (+10,189)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 85,266 miles
- Test number
- 697381079035
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,077 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 75,077 miles
- Test number
- 200303387619
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail75,077 miles (+9,547)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,077 miles
- Test number
- 619196288062
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,530 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 65,530 miles
- Test number
- 198636185005
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChip in windscreen outside of swept area
Fail65,530 miles (+11,600)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,530 miles
- Test number
- 828386285062
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChip in windscreen outside of swept area
Pass53,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 53,930 miles
- Test number
- 106840484036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,930 miles (+15,769)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,930 miles
- Test number
- 106660584417
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass38,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,161 miles
- Test number
- 287586983068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,161 miles (+12,623)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,161 miles
- Test number
- 349736383062
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass25,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 25,538 miles
- Test number
- 928716682074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 VGE
- Does LB59 VGE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VGE is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 VGE?
- The MOT on LB59 VGE is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 VGE done?
- LB59 VGE was recorded at 149,943 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 9,010 miles a year.
- Has LB59 VGE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 VGE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on LB59 VGE 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 VGE find?
- LB59 VGE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears; coil spring corroded both rears; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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