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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LE57 BECMOT history

LE57 BEC is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 16 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2024
Mileage
117,568 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 BEC
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
16 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 BEC was last recorded at 117,568 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 8,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,699 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8,869 miles
Average per year
7,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,568 miles
  • 2022 – 108,699 miles
  • 2021 – 102,450 miles
  • 2020 – 101,081 miles
  • 2019 – 89,864 miles
  • 2018 – 82,536 miles
  • 2017 – 72,499 miles
  • 2016 – 62,860 miles
  • 2015 – 56,017 miles
  • 2014 – 52,157 miles
  • 2013 – 46,008 miles
  • 2012 – 39,279 miles
  • 2011 – 29,583 miles
  • 2010 – 17,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,568 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine/under/sill covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    665099790878
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail117,568 miles (+8,869)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    315706546111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly, not seated (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly, Bulb upside down (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass108,699 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,699 miles
    Test number
    188131233394
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail108,693 miles (+6,243)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,693 miles
    Test number
    919278956161
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass102,450 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,450 miles
    Test number
    413833297787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine/under/sill covers
  6. Fail102,449 miles (+1,368)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    371046873814
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine/under/sill covers
  7. Pass101,081 miles (+11,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,081 miles
    Test number
    272074087366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  8. Pass89,864 miles (+7,328)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,864 miles
    Test number
    965754460787
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front pipe to dpf flexi clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose dpf flexi coupling outer split (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inop
  9. Pass82,536 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,536 miles
    Test number
    559972910979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear number plate lamp held in with tape
  10. Fail82,440 miles (+215)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    669976019607
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on outer edge. construction exposed, (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at hub (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Fail82,225 miles (+9,726)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    650712348174
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ( rear most ) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp fractured
  12. Pass72,499 miles (+9,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    874312652796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDpf flexible joint cracked /coupling deteriated
    • AdvisoryExhaust to dpf clamp fractured
  13. Pass62,860 miles (+6,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,860 miles
    Test number
    478380617095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass56,017 miles (+3,860)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,017 miles
    Test number
    916968035199
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion rear brake discs
    • NoteExhuast front pipe to dpf clamp fractured
  15. Pass52,157 miles (+6,149)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,157 miles
    Test number
    157716424160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has slight wear on outer edge
  16. Pass46,008 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,008 miles
    Test number
    296146433125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,279 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    348756832244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,583 miles (+12,061)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,583 miles
    Test number
    618359761284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,522 miles
    Test number
    952843060274
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE57 BEC

Does LE57 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 BEC expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 BEC?
The MOT on LE57 BEC expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 BEC done?
LE57 BEC was recorded at 117,568 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 7,790 miles a year.
Has LE57 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 BEC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 BEC 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 BEC find?
LE57 BEC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flex joint.

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