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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB59 YVWMOT history

LB59 YVW is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 24 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2026
Mileage
132,811 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 YVW
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 7 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 YVW was last recorded at 132,811 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 3,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2024: 129,786 miles, lower than 129,799 miles on 5 Feb 2024.

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
129,786 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,025 miles
Average per year
8,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,811 miles
  • 2024 – 129,786 miles
  • 2023 – 127,328 miles
  • 2022 – 119,498 miles
  • 2020 – 117,167 miles
  • 2019 – 104,287 miles
  • 2018 – 86,651 miles
  • 2017 – 73,574 miles
  • 2016 – 66,701 miles
  • 2015 – 61,453 miles
  • 2014 – 41,402 miles
  • 2013 – 25,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,811 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting inspection

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,811 miles
    Test number
    790546020274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting inspection

  2. Fail132,811 miles (+3,025)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,811 miles
    Test number
    248357026197
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting inspection

  3. Pass129,786 miles (-13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,786 miles
    Test number
    148000513798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,799 miles (+2,471)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,799 miles
    Test number
    814670743774
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass127,328 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    598968389366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

  6. Fail127,318 miles (+7,820)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    529982483943
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,498 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,498 miles
    Test number
    757333336224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass117,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,167 miles
    Test number
    334564868557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,167 miles (+12,880)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,167 miles
    Test number
    778340668870
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass104,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    538754476423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,287 miles (+17,636)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    986354285000
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    371239470914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,651 miles (+13,077)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,651 miles
    Test number
    336893386735
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass73,574 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    511075787766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,701 miles (+5,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    941471246167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,453 miles (+20,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,453 miles
    Test number
    465915225243
    • 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. Pass41,402 miles (+4,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,402 miles
    Test number
    719915724247
    • NoteTrigger point not met

  18. Pass37,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    549177004089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,159 miles (+11,410)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,159 miles
    Test number
    319747804069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    578907713025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 YVW

Does LB59 YVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 YVW expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 YVW?
The MOT on LB59 YVW expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 YVW done?
LB59 YVW was recorded at 132,811 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 8,883 miles a year.
Has LB59 YVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 YVW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 YVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB59 YVW find?
LB59 YVW passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; clutch pedal rubber missing, and 1 more.

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