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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 GKYMOT history

LD08 GKY is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 192,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LD08 GKY black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
192,160 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GKY
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 valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GKY was last recorded at 192,160 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,297 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,863 miles
Average per year
10,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,160 miles
  • 2024 – 189,297 miles
  • 2023 – 187,698 miles
  • 2022 – 185,615 miles
  • 2020 – 175,016 miles
  • 2019 – 169,982 miles
  • 2017 – 166,406 miles
  • 2016 – 148,247 miles
  • 2015 – 126,325 miles
  • 2014 – 101,205 miles
  • 2013 – 84,570 miles
  • 2012 – 64,049 miles
  • 2011 – 43,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,160 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted thus allowing 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,160 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    192,160 miles
    Test number
    446020584520
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted thus allowing inspection

  2. Fail192,160 miles (+2,863)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,160 miles
    Test number
    789227355635
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted thus allowing inspection

  3. Pass189,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    189,297 miles
    Test number
    949019039639
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail189,297 miles (+1,599)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,297 miles
    Test number
    570101438346
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass187,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    187,698 miles
    Test number
    732401985568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail187,698 miles (+2,083)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,698 miles
    Test number
    498200169092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass185,615 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,615 miles
    Test number
    720993812841
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail185,615 miles (+10,599)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,615 miles
    Test number
    179255225411
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam sidelight (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass175,016 miles (+5,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,016 miles
    Test number
    899818150607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass169,982 miles (+3,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,982 miles
    Test number
    484121592079
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass166,406 miles (+18,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    166,406 miles
    Test number
    844344032635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass148,247 miles (+21,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    148,247 miles
    Test number
    542564337531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass126,325 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,325 miles
    Test number
    706798215137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail126,325 miles (+133)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,325 miles
    Test number
    727518515166
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousNearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged heavily
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail126,192 miles (+24,987)1 dangerous5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,192 miles
    Test number
    267625115450
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass101,205 miles (+16,635)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    206705614197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  17. Pass84,570 miles (+20,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,570 miles
    Test number
    159604473009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass64,049 miles (+20,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,049 miles
    Test number
    579107372087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,910 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    425653971020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass43,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    827443671051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GKY

Does LD08 GKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GKY is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GKY?
The MOT on LD08 GKY is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 GKY done?
LD08 GKY was recorded at 192,160 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 10,136 miles a year.
Has LD08 GKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GKY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 GKY 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 GKY find?
LD08 GKY passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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