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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LE57 MGJMOT history

LE57 MGJ is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,614 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 MGJ
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
8 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 MGJ was last recorded at 138,614 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,065 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,549 miles
Average per year
7,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,614 miles
  • 2025 – 135,065 miles
  • 2024 – 130,264 miles
  • 2023 – 127,056 miles
  • 2022 – 124,150 miles
  • 2021 – 121,717 miles
  • 2020 – 120,341 miles
  • 2019 – 117,820 miles
  • 2018 – 114,101 miles
  • 2017 – 104,645 miles
  • 2016 – 92,402 miles
  • 2015 – 79,525 miles
  • 2014 – 66,813 miles
  • 2013 – 55,517 miles
  • 2012 – 39,768 miles
  • 2011 – 23,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,614 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,614 miles (+3,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,614 miles
    Test number
    771572952650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass135,065 miles (+4,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,065 miles
    Test number
    111297691184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass130,264 miles (+3,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,264 miles
    Test number
    563529826202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,056 miles (+2,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    414200784330
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass124,150 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,150 miles
    Test number
    344923475201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,717 miles (+1,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,717 miles
    Test number
    639949617945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass120,341 miles (+2,521)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,341 miles
    Test number
    880130793229
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass117,820 miles (+3,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    635996482592
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass114,101 miles (+9,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,101 miles
    Test number
    832204092383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass104,645 miles (+12,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,645 miles
    Test number
    672044907050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass92,402 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    873947931562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,400 miles (+12,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    305086141822
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass79,525 miles (+12,712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    385559165096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    196471974464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,813 miles (+11,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    918719264098
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass55,517 miles (+15,749)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,517 miles
    Test number
    685312913190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,768 miles (+16,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,768 miles
    Test number
    397909312155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass23,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,188 miles
    Test number
    936081411047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE57 MGJ

Does LE57 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 MGJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 MGJ?
The MOT on LE57 MGJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 MGJ done?
LE57 MGJ was recorded at 138,614 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,611 miles a year.
Has LE57 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 MGJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LE57 MGJ 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 MGJ find?
LE57 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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