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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 PLOMOT history

LD08 PLO is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 17 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,213 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 PLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 PLO was last recorded at 140,213 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,211 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,213 miles
  • 2024 – 138,769 miles
  • 2023 – 137,430 miles
  • 2022 – 132,385 miles
  • 2021 – 125,759 miles
  • 2020 – 122,628 miles
  • 2019 – 116,879 miles
  • 2018 – 109,385 miles
  • 2017 – 105,028 miles
  • 2016 – 101,098 miles
  • 2015 – 95,154 miles
  • 2014 – 88,906 miles
  • 2013 – 72,176 miles
  • 2012 – 55,369 miles
  • 2011 – 36,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,213 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront tyres are of a different structure (run flat/non run flat) this is acceptable but not recommendedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear tyres are of a different structure (run flat/non run flat) this is acceptable but not recommendedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,213 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,213 miles
    Test number
    989412254514
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are of a different structure (run flat/non run flat) this is acceptable but not recommended
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are of a different structure (run flat/non run flat) this is acceptable but not recommended

  2. Fail140,211 miles (+1,442)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,211 miles
    Test number
    245657896891
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge excess wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are of a different structure (run flat/non run flat) this is acceptable but not recommended
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are of a different structure (run flat/non run flat) this is acceptable but not recommended

  3. Pass138,769 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,769 miles
    Test number
    136468114884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,430 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,430 miles
    Test number
    608425293803
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,353 miles (+4,968)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,353 miles
    Test number
    228029737507
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex-pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,385 miles (+6,626)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,385 miles
    Test number
    308912990946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,759 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,759 miles
    Test number
    990438368417
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle carrier push rod corroded

  8. Fail125,712 miles (+3,084)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,712 miles
    Test number
    695441487396
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle stiffening bar corroded

  9. Pass122,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,628 miles
    Test number
    619194983255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 89 v rft (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail122,628 miles (+5,749)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,628 miles
    Test number
    555320581336
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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 3.0 mm 205/50 x 17 89 v rft (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass116,879 miles (+7,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    116,879 miles
    Test number
    569032815580
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass109,385 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,385 miles
    Test number
    641103674543
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

  13. Pass105,028 miles (+3,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,028 miles
    Test number
    967006927910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass101,098 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    693375005367
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass95,154 miles (+6,248)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    957728805193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass88,906 miles (+16,730)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,906 miles
    Test number
    846829924163
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass72,176 miles (+16,807)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    537800023158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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

  18. Pass55,369 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,369 miles
    Test number
    549262312187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail55,369 miles (+18,799)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,369 miles
    Test number
    886581612155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass36,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    216708401410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 PLO

Does LD08 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 PLO is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 PLO?
The MOT on LD08 PLO is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 PLO done?
LD08 PLO was recorded at 140,213 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
Has LD08 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 PLO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 PLO 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 PLO find?
LD08 PLO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front tyres are of a different structure (run flat/non run flat) this is acceptable but not recommended; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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