BMW 118
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LE57 FVMMOT history
LE57 FVM is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 21 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 181,849 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 FVM
- 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
- 21 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 FVM was last recorded at 181,849 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 8,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,055 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,794 miles
- Average per year
- 8,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,849 miles
- 2025 – 173,055 miles
- 2024 – 168,651 miles
- 2023 – 160,784 miles
- 2022 – 146,834 miles
- 2021 – 131,892 miles
- 2020 – 116,022 miles
- 2019 – 104,150 miles
- 2018 – 89,188 miles
- 2017 – 86,995 miles
- 2016 – 83,226 miles
- 2015 – 79,336 miles
- 2014 – 76,139 miles
- 2013 – 72,571 miles
- 2012 – 67,930 miles
- 2011 – 63,045 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,849 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTRE TRAILING ARM ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,849 miles (+8,794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 181,849 miles
- Test number
- 495901945888
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CENTRE TRAILING ARM ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,055 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 173,055 miles
- Test number
- 240463311062
- 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))
Fail173,055 miles (+4,404)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,055 miles
- Test number
- 773716991815
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive shaft worn (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass168,651 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 168,651 miles
- Test number
- 728531460299
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,643 miles (+7,859)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,643 miles
- Test number
- 578570699361
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,784 miles (+13,950)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 160,784 miles
- Test number
- 451461789667
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,834 miles (+14,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 146,834 miles
- Test number
- 663178999675
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,892 miles (+15,870)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 131,892 miles
- Test number
- 632543561739
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,022 miles (+11,872)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 116,022 miles
- Test number
- 205117647700
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass104,150 miles (+14,962)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 104,150 miles
- Test number
- 233027538827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,188 miles (+2,193)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 89,188 miles
- Test number
- 766172221396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,995 miles (+3,769)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 86,995 miles
- Test number
- 514206384212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,226 miles (+3,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 83,226 miles
- Test number
- 899784030293
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass79,336 miles (+3,197)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 79,336 miles
- Test number
- 852713142265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,139 miles (+3,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 76,139 miles
- Test number
- 589915044306
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,571 miles (+24)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 72,571 miles
- Test number
- 109322853384
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
Fail72,547 miles (+4,617)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,547 miles
- Test number
- 389231653325
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
Pass67,930 miles (+3,513)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 67,930 miles
- Test number
- 919409242330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,417 miles (+1,372)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 64,417 miles
- Test number
- 707550172048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,045 miles (+15,084)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 63,045 miles
- Test number
- 159043951351
- NoteHandbrake operation low on offside
Pass47,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 47,961 miles
- Test number
- 519040221097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,961 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,961 miles
- Test number
- 509350421034
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront and rear discs corroded
Questions about LE57 FVM
- Does LE57 FVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 FVM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 FVM?
- The MOT on LE57 FVM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 FVM done?
- LE57 FVM was recorded at 181,849 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,542 miles a year.
- Has LE57 FVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 FVM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE57 FVM 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 FVM find?
- LE57 FVM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre trailing arm rose bush.
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