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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 ECNMOT history

LD08 ECN is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LD08 ECN black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,713 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ECN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ECN was last recorded at 177,713 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,679 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
8,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,713 miles
  • 2025 – 166,323 miles
  • 2024 – 158,762 miles
  • 2023 – 153,550 miles
  • 2022 – 149,051 miles
  • 2021 – 143,150 miles
  • 2020 – 137,676 miles
  • 2019 – 126,160 miles
  • 2018 – 119,276 miles
  • 2017 – 111,746 miles
  • 2016 – 95,434 miles
  • 2014 – 87,799 miles
  • 2013 – 69,844 miles
  • 2012 – 61,019 miles
  • 2011 – 51,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,713 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,713 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,713 miles
    Test number
    267099595190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail177,679 miles (+11,356)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,679 miles
    Test number
    454006170872
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass166,323 miles (+7,561)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,323 miles
    Test number
    952307044794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,762 miles
    Test number
    564780093790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,762 miles (+5,212)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,762 miles
    Test number
    235671641438
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,550 miles (+4,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,550 miles
    Test number
    648652201466
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass149,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,051 miles
    Test number
    912832273667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,051 miles (+5,901)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,051 miles
    Test number
    966821168489
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass143,150 miles (+5,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,150 miles
    Test number
    969338279873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass137,676 miles (+11,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,676 miles
    Test number
    485055673816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,160 miles (+6,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,160 miles
    Test number
    956075769505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,276 miles (+7,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,276 miles
    Test number
    953755304025
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,746 miles (+16,312)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,746 miles
    Test number
    591981775398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,434 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,434 miles
    Test number
    302673902053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  15. Fail95,429 miles (+7,630)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,429 miles
    Test number
    671376345761
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch needs attention
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryVarious warning lights flashing on dashboard

  16. Pass87,799 miles (+17,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,799 miles
    Test number
    568825974158
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  17. Pass69,844 miles (+8,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    677005073151
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  18. Pass61,019 miles (+9,048)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,019 miles
    Test number
    857205082171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,971 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,971 miles
    Test number
    465665681142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,250 miles
    Test number
    645885291035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ECN

Does LD08 ECN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ECN is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ECN?
The MOT on LD08 ECN is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ECN done?
LD08 ECN was recorded at 177,713 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 8,646 miles a year.
Has LD08 ECN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ECN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 ECN 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 LD08 ECN find?
LD08 ECN passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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