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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 EAMMOT history

LD08 EAM is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,057 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EAM was last recorded at 80,057 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2021: 21,010 miles, lower than 52,296 miles on 13 Jul 2021.

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
80,057 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,057 miles
  • 2025 – 70,266 miles
  • 2024 – 61,141 miles
  • 2023 – 58,930 miles
  • 2022 – 54,739 miles
  • 2021 – 21,010 miles
  • 2020 – 51,053 miles
  • 2019 – 49,571 miles
  • 2018 – 46,893 miles
  • 2017 – 46,711 miles
  • 2016 – 45,550 miles
  • 2015 – 45,543 miles
  • 2014 – 44,459 miles
  • 2013 – 34,375 miles
  • 2012 – 27,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,057 miles

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    970520742112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,057 miles (+9,791)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    503767720522
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass70,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    572469298035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail70,266 miles (+9,125)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    153399096261
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass61,141 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,141 miles
    Test number
    694791907570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,140 miles (+2,210)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    899478057034
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    282294835889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail58,930 miles (+4,191)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    523752059040
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass54,739 miles (+33,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    301224129552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass21,010 miles (-31,286)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    21,010 miles
    Test number
    862231925338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,296 miles (+1,243)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,296 miles
    Test number
    893375211681
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass51,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    332809313969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail51,053 miles (+1,482)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    292734891524
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass49,571 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,571 miles
    Test number
    824877048376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,893 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,893 miles
    Test number
    559646228661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,711 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,711 miles
    Test number
    688061116773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,550 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,550 miles
    Test number
    418029088738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,543 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    568246325131
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass45,543 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    667306525194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,459 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    197681254438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,375 miles
    Test number
    819751253092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,375 miles (+6,698)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,375 miles
    Test number
    187059643423
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass27,677 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    338725842095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edges
  24. Fail27,677 miles2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,677 miles
    Test number
    109575742042
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn outside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edges

Questions about LD08 EAM

Does LD08 EAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 EAM is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EAM?
The MOT on LD08 EAM is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 EAM done?
LD08 EAM was recorded at 80,057 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,615 miles a year.
Has LD08 EAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EAM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 EAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 EAM find?
LD08 EAM passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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