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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LC05 DLCMOT history

LC05 DLC is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 3 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
150,762 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 DLC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 DLC was last recorded at 150,762 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,052 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
710 miles
Average per year
7,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,762 miles
  • 2024 – 150,052 miles
  • 2023 – 145,895 miles
  • 2022 – 144,806 miles
  • 2021 – 143,167 miles
  • 2020 – 138,830 miles
  • 2019 – 128,446 miles
  • 2018 – 123,217 miles
  • 2017 – 115,380 miles
  • 2016 – 105,911 miles
  • 2015 – 94,059 miles
  • 2014 – 86,131 miles
  • 2013 – 79,094 miles
  • 2011 – 66,634 miles
  • 2010 – 50,472 miles
  • 2009 – 34,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    150,762 miles
    Test number
    956996081782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,762 miles (+710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,762 miles
    Test number
    326259704406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass150,052 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,052 miles
    Test number
    693934707794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail150,048 miles (+4,153)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,048 miles
    Test number
    601496015585
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass145,895 miles (+1,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,895 miles
    Test number
    829930968132
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass144,806 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,806 miles
    Test number
    374678179558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,167 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,167 miles
    Test number
    456807158336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    475833729660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,830 miles (+10,384)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    340704320544
    • DangerousCentral Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass128,446 miles (+5,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,446 miles
    Test number
    591366400152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass123,217 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,217 miles
    Test number
    150571514089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,380 miles
    Test number
    140411381179
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  13. Fail115,380 miles (+9,469)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,380 miles
    Test number
    591173068596
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  14. Pass105,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,911 miles
    Test number
    893148985782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail105,910 miles (+11,851)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,910 miles
    Test number
    511381180631
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass94,059 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    189700745416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,131 miles (+7,037)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    315246934010
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass79,094 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,094 miles
    Test number
    416565533044
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail79,091 miles (+12,457)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,091 miles
    Test number
    639365733047
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass66,634 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    708965661305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    668223411016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,684 miles (+8,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    709163311069
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  23. Pass50,472 miles (+16,422)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,472 miles
    Test number
    721724740187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,050 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    294326749493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres uneven wear.

Questions about LC05 DLC

Does LC05 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 DLC expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 DLC?
The MOT on LC05 DLC expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 DLC done?
LC05 DLC was recorded at 150,762 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 7,171 miles a year.
Has LC05 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 DLC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC05 DLC 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 LC05 DLC find?
LC05 DLC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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