BMW 118
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LL08 SBXMOT history
LL08 SBX is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,425 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2026
- Mileage
- 161,425 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,923 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 SBX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LL08 SBX was last recorded at 161,425 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,162 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,263 miles
- Average per year
- 9,923 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,425 miles
- 2025 – 157,162 miles
- 2024 – 150,934 miles
- 2023 – 143,671 miles
- 2022 – 131,464 miles
- 2021 – 123,633 miles
- 2020 – 111,999 miles
- 2019 – 98,764 miles
- 2018 – 89,972 miles
- 2017 – 80,614 miles
- 2016 – 76,132 miles
- 2015 – 59,404 miles
- 2014 – 40,943 miles
- 2013 – 19,995 miles
- 2012 – 16,425 miles
- 2011 – 14,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail161,425 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo clamp, crack on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 places. turbo clamp, flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail161,425 miles (+4,263)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,425 miles
- Test number
- 769285735802
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo clamp, crack on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,162 miles (+61)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 157,162 miles
- Test number
- 256092523617
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 places. turbo clamp, flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail157,101 miles (+6,167)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,101 miles
- Test number
- 166564812825
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 places. turbo clamp, flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,934 miles (+7,263)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 150,934 miles
- Test number
- 147086951850
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,671 miles (+12,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 143,671 miles
- Test number
- 443481297066
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,464 miles (+7,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 131,464 miles
- Test number
- 976095956848
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,633 miles (+11,634)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 123,633 miles
- Test number
- 587048957458
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover under tray and sill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to the rear sub frame
Pass111,999 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 111,999 miles
- Test number
- 726905341175
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail111,999 miles (+13,235)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,999 miles
- Test number
- 939963347779
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,764 miles (+8,792)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,764 miles
- Test number
- 638267877909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,972 miles (+9,358)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 89,972 miles
- Test number
- 995352336980
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
Pass80,614 miles (+4,482)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 80,614 miles
- Test number
- 259889392425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,132 miles (+16,728)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 76,132 miles
- Test number
- 421422832662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,404 miles (+18,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 59,404 miles
- Test number
- 288465895458
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,943 miles (+20,948)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,943 miles
- Test number
- 508879744253
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,995 miles (+745)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 19,995 miles
- Test number
- 396135953420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,250 miles (+2,825)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 19,250 miles
- Test number
- 666055073110
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass16,425 miles (+2,406)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 16,425 miles
- Test number
- 278489672494
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass14,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 14,019 miles
- Test number
- 758148471193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 SBX
- Does LL08 SBX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 SBX expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 SBX?
- The MOT on LL08 SBX expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 SBX done?
- LL08 SBX was recorded at 161,425 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 9,923 miles a year.
- Has LL08 SBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 SBX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL08 SBX 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 SBX find?
- LL08 SBX failed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute, and 5 more.
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