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BMW 118

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LE57 AEXMOT history

LE57 AEX is a red petrol BMW 118 first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LE57 AEX red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,108 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 AEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 AEX was last recorded at 105,108 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,614 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,494 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,108 miles
  • 2025 – 100,614 miles
  • 2024 – 94,972 miles
  • 2023 – 89,353 miles
  • 2022 – 80,956 miles
  • 2021 – 75,165 miles
  • 2020 – 68,255 miles
  • 2019 – 62,557 miles
  • 2018 – 48,624 miles
  • 2017 – 38,585 miles
  • 2016 – 29,238 miles
  • 2015 – 26,139 miles
  • 2014 – 22,177 miles
  • 2013 – 17,663 miles
  • 2012 – 13,713 miles
  • 2011 – 9,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,108 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,108 miles (+4,494)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,108 miles
    Test number
    587586772942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,614 miles (+5,642)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    992958650753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,972 miles (+5,619)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,972 miles
    Test number
    227307556131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,353 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    364730958483
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,353 miles (+8,397)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,353 miles
    Test number
    413030779404
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,956 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    484647953552
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,956 miles (+5,791)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,956 miles
    Test number
    645151934963
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    382927696714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail75,165 miles (+6,910)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    312652580846
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,255 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,255 miles
    Test number
    810872713816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail68,249 miles (+5,692)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,249 miles
    Test number
    837859799072
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass62,557 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    286723613321
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outeredge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail62,557 miles (+13,933)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    290938438259
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outeredge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    162385026582
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate inop.
    • AdvisoryUnable to check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted.

  15. Fail48,624 miles (+10,039)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,624 miles
    Test number
    961970410988
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate inop.
    • AdvisoryUnable to check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted.

  16. Pass38,585 miles (+9,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,585 miles
    Test number
    742316148143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,238 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,238 miles
    Test number
    993627216445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,586 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    914553565092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,139 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,139 miles
    Test number
    826015625122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,177 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,177 miles
    Test number
    828494764084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,663 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    17,663 miles
    Test number
    987155913000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,713 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    13,713 miles
    Test number
    458876002093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,808 miles
    Test number
    828687201053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 AEX

Does LE57 AEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 AEX is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 AEX?
The MOT on LE57 AEX is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 AEX done?
LE57 AEX was recorded at 105,108 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has LE57 AEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 AEX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 AEX 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 LE57 AEX find?
LE57 AEX passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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