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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 GEKMOT history

LD08 GEK is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
154,191 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GEK
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
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GEK was last recorded at 154,191 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 9,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,132 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,059 miles
Average per year
8,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,191 miles
  • 2024 – 145,132 miles
  • 2023 – 132,977 miles
  • 2022 – 125,835 miles
  • 2021 – 117,351 miles
  • 2020 – 113,942 miles
  • 2019 – 106,261 miles
  • 2018 – 99,481 miles
  • 2017 – 91,308 miles
  • 2016 – 82,605 miles
  • 2015 – 75,524 miles
  • 2014 – 66,053 miles
  • 2013 – 53,232 miles
  • 2012 – 45,515 miles
  • 2011 – 38,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,191 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bind
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT AND REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,191 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    154,191 miles
    Test number
    596607677483
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  2. Fail154,191 miles (+9,059)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,191 miles
    Test number
    976802911106
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  3. Pass145,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,132 miles
    Test number
    192945497222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,132 miles (+12,155)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,132 miles
    Test number
    439748504231
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass132,977 miles (+7,142)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,977 miles
    Test number
    669100340139
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass125,835 miles (+8,484)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,835 miles
    Test number
    382329823002
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,351 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,351 miles
    Test number
    991550040395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail117,350 miles (+3,408)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,350 miles
    Test number
    951546073673
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass113,942 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    692611935668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,261 miles (+6,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,261 miles
    Test number
    333545751994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass99,481 miles (+8,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,481 miles
    Test number
    581662517755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edge

  12. Pass91,308 miles (+8,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,308 miles
    Test number
    484837803179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,605 miles
    Test number
    962007650263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,605 miles (+7,081)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,605 miles
    Test number
    928537224145
    • 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)

  15. Pass75,524 miles (+9,471)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,524 miles
    Test number
    689366705101
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass66,053 miles (+12,821)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    999476204170
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass53,232 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    526383613184
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLight scratch on windscreen

  18. Fail53,232 miles (+7,717)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    805180603159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteLight scratch on windscreen

  19. Pass45,515 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,515 miles
    Test number
    768154222184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,731 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,731 miles
    Test number
    647035241141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,696 miles
    Test number
    547637291059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GEK

Does LD08 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 GEK expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GEK?
The MOT on LD08 GEK expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 GEK done?
LD08 GEK was recorded at 154,191 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 8,022 miles a year.
Has LD08 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GEK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 GEK 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 GEK find?
LD08 GEK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 3 more.

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