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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LD57 VBUMOT history

LD57 VBU is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
121,574 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD57 VBU was last recorded at 121,574 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 6,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,308 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,266 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,574 miles
  • 2024 – 115,308 miles
  • 2023 – 110,245 miles
  • 2022 – 95,813 miles
  • 2021 – 82,889 miles
  • 2020 – 74,044 miles
  • 2019 – 70,312 miles
  • 2018 – 65,499 miles
  • 2017 – 59,068 miles
  • 2016 – 53,988 miles
  • 2015 – 49,317 miles
  • 2014 – 43,466 miles
  • 2013 – 37,586 miles
  • 2012 – 31,519 miles
  • 2011 – 25,658 miles
  • 2010 – 19,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,574 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured subframe mounting bracket heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brakes hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer brake hoses cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth one edges close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear underside and suspension components corroded

What MOT failures 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear subframe slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre tread gone to next layer of rubber

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,574 miles (+6,266)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,574 miles
    Test number
    712013730743
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured subframe mounting bracket heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brakes hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer brake hoses cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth one edges close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear underside and suspension components corroded

  2. Pass115,308 miles (+5,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,308 miles
    Test number
    449458936824
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion

  3. Pass110,245 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    232226008919
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r subframe attachment mounting brackets slight corrosion

  4. Fail110,245 miles (+14,432)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,245 miles
    Test number
    653112124948
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r subframe attachment mounting brackets slight corrosion

  5. Pass95,813 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,813 miles
    Test number
    293097612782
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet strut broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail95,813 miles (+12,924)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,813 miles
    Test number
    448202629526
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Bonnet strut broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,889 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    791104457714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail82,889 miles (+8,845)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    882675415534
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,044 miles (+3,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    482290653986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass70,312 miles (+4,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    255804118585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,499 miles (+6,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,499 miles
    Test number
    794222335027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass59,068 miles (+5,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,068 miles
    Test number
    555471167328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass53,988 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    867908031200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,317 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,317 miles
    Test number
    329455804642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge of tyre tread gone to next layer of rubber

  15. Fail49,314 miles (+5,848)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,314 miles
    Test number
    122659563933
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge of tyre tread gone to next layer of rubber

  16. Pass43,466 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,466 miles
    Test number
    119799064200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,586 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    265763763201
    • NoteFront wipers smear slighly
    • NoteOSR upper suspension arm inner joint has slight play

  18. Fail37,583 miles (+6,064)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    306303663208
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers smear slighly
    • NoteOSR upper suspension arm inner joint has slight play

  19. Pass31,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,519 miles
    Test number
    377204762242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail31,518 miles (+5,860)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,518 miles
    Test number
    496744362256
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass25,658 miles (+6,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    168103861273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass19,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,516 miles
    Test number
    221937060215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail19,516 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,516 miles
    Test number
    153127960297
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD57 VBU

Does LD57 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 VBU expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VBU?
The MOT on LD57 VBU expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 VBU done?
LD57 VBU was recorded at 121,574 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has LD57 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VBU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 VBU 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 LD57 VBU find?
LD57 VBU failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured subframe mounting bracket heavily corroded; emissions unable to be completed, and 8 more.

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