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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 VCJMOT history

LL09 VCJ is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,903 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 VCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 VCJ was last recorded at 165,903 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2017: 55,057 miles, lower than 84,858 miles on 31 Aug 2017.

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
165,899 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,903 miles
  • 2025 – 159,773 miles
  • 2024 – 153,735 miles
  • 2023 – 148,128 miles
  • 2022 – 142,852 miles
  • 2021 – 132,513 miles
  • 2020 – 126,487 miles
  • 2019 – 104,865 miles
  • 2017 – 55,057 miles
  • 2016 – 75,697 miles
  • 2015 – 64,420 miles
  • 2013 – 51,534 miles
  • 2012 – 41,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,903 miles
  • AdvisoryBRAKE TELLTAIL LIGHT ON--DAMAGED PAD WIRE
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWIPER MOTOR, NO FAST SPEEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust flexi broken but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,903 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,903 miles
    Test number
    342633346921
    • AdvisoryBRAKE TELLTAIL LIGHT ON--DAMAGED PAD WIRE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWIPER MOTOR, NO FAST SPEED
  2. Fail165,899 miles (+6,126)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,899 miles
    Test number
    559950849888
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWIPER MOTOR, NO FAST SPEED
  3. Pass159,773 miles (+6,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,773 miles
    Test number
    739622997008
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass153,735 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,735 miles
    Test number
    607841509909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,128 miles
    Test number
    108770507768
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail148,125 miles (+5,273)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,125 miles
    Test number
    630269299491
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass142,852 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,852 miles
    Test number
    309590280622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,513 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,513 miles
    Test number
    337373886439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,487 miles (+21,622)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,487 miles
    Test number
    389889084364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,865 miles (+49,808)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,865 miles
    Test number
    251254748543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,057 miles (-29,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,057 miles
    Test number
    117009205300
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken but not leaking
  12. Fail84,858 miles (+9,161)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    984142088312
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi broken but not leaking
  13. Pass75,697 miles (+11,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,697 miles
    Test number
    571250551784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,420 miles (+12,886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,420 miles
    Test number
    275390385176
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres perished in outer tread pattern.
  15. Pass51,534 miles (+9,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    225647783222
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  16. Pass41,968 miles (+649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,968 miles
    Test number
    798802942203
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass41,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    266975082472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 VCJ

Does LL09 VCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 VCJ is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 VCJ?
The MOT on LL09 VCJ is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 VCJ done?
LL09 VCJ was recorded at 165,903 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,182 miles a year.
Has LL09 VCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 VCJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 VCJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL09 VCJ find?
LL09 VCJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: brake telltail light on--damaged pad wire; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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