BMW logo

BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 UNPMOT history

LL08 UNP is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

LL08 UNP black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,332 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LL08 UNP in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 UNP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 UNP was last recorded at 163,332 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 12,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2016: 21,870 miles, lower than 111,909 miles on 12 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,128 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,204 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,332 miles
  • 2025 – 151,128 miles
  • 2024 – 147,645 miles
  • 2023 – 147,215 miles
  • 2022 – 144,944 miles
  • 2021 – 142,304 miles
  • 2019 – 141,363 miles
  • 2018 – 138,475 miles
  • 2017 – 132,634 miles
  • 2016 – 21,870 miles
  • 2015 – 111,909 miles
  • 2014 – 101,627 miles
  • 2013 – 95,481 miles
  • 2012 – 75,473 miles
  • 2011 – 60,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,332 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,332 miles (+12,204)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,332 miles
    Test number
    102583473531
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle Corroded

  2. Pass151,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,128 miles
    Test number
    212233675434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail151,124 miles (+3,479)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,124 miles
    Test number
    615068042460
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass147,645 miles (+430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,645 miles
    Test number
    207401250016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass147,215 miles (+2,271)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,215 miles
    Test number
    607190900026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,944 miles (+2,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    144,944 miles
    Test number
    361801406445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass142,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,304 miles
    Test number
    340100203629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,304 miles (+5)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,304 miles
    Test number
    239578175582
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,299 miles (+936)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,299 miles
    Test number
    733875825910
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass141,363 miles (+2,888)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,363 miles
    Test number
    289707824582
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass138,475 miles (+5,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,475 miles
    Test number
    331558259014
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass132,634 miles (+110,764)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    132,634 miles
    Test number
    377788056542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,870 miles (-90,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,870 miles
    Test number
    594092729854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass111,909 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,909 miles
    Test number
    947644225241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box support broken

  15. Fail111,908 miles (+10,281)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,908 miles
    Test number
    476004525212
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box support broken

  16. Pass101,627 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,627 miles
    Test number
    116592194150
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail101,627 miles (+6,146)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,627 miles
    Test number
    367842394105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass95,481 miles (+20,008)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,481 miles
    Test number
    935622423240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass75,473 miles (+14,570)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    189918682028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    115613221130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 UNP

Does LL08 UNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 UNP is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 UNP?
The MOT on LL08 UNP is valid until 25 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 UNP done?
LL08 UNP was recorded at 163,332 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has LL08 UNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 UNP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 UNP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL08 UNP find?
LL08 UNP passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LL08U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.