BMW 118
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LL08 GAVMOT history
LL08 GAV is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 186,719 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 186,719 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,034 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 GAV
- 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
- 28 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 GAV was last recorded at 186,719 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,888 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,831 miles
- Average per year
- 10,034 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,719 miles
- 2025 – 181,888 miles
- 2024 – 176,295 miles
- 2023 – 170,871 miles
- 2022 – 155,444 miles
- 2021 – 149,559 miles
- 2020 – 142,859 miles
- 2019 – 133,293 miles
- 2018 – 123,757 miles
- 2017 – 111,502 miles
- 2016 – 100,458 miles
- 2015 – 90,518 miles
- 2014 – 77,061 miles
- 2013 – 63,809 miles
- 2012 – 54,109 miles
- 2011 – 33,448 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,719 miles
- AdvisoryHead lights little dim
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, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,719 miles (+4,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 186,719 miles
- Test number
- 563275237877
- AdvisoryHead lights little dim
Pass181,888 miles (+5,593)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 181,888 miles
- Test number
- 755559303912
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s off/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,295 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 176,295 miles
- Test number
- 978990695220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,871 miles (+15,427)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 170,871 miles
- Test number
- 611777944019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,444 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 155,444 miles
- Test number
- 382024399082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear drive rubber cracking at diff
Fail155,436 miles (+5,877)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,436 miles
- Test number
- 869464627565
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear drive rubber cracking at diff
Pass149,559 miles (+6,700)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 149,559 miles
- Test number
- 336224146054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,859 miles (+9,566)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 142,859 miles
- Test number
- 925173683943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,293 miles (+9,536)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 133,293 miles
- Test number
- 496129436518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,757 miles (+12,255)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 123,757 miles
- Test number
- 637569091138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,502 miles (+11,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 111,502 miles
- Test number
- 981548384954
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass100,458 miles (+9,940)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 100,458 miles
- Test number
- 791593234582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,518 miles (+13,457)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 90,518 miles
- Test number
- 969383235145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,061 miles (+13,252)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 77,061 miles
- Test number
- 648443644197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,809 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 63,809 miles
- Test number
- 169097833158
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteLow Emissions Emitter
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,809 miles (+9,700)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,809 miles
- Test number
- 675597433146
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteLow Emissions Emitter
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,109 miles (+20,661)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,109 miles
- Test number
- 229417932409
- 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)
- NoteRear brake pads wearing low
Pass33,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 33,448 miles
- Test number
- 905212571156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 GAV
- Does LL08 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 GAV is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 GAV?
- The MOT on LL08 GAV is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 GAV done?
- LL08 GAV was recorded at 186,719 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 10,034 miles a year.
- Has LL08 GAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 GAV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL08 GAV 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 LL08 GAV find?
- LL08 GAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: head lights little dim.
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