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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM10 KAEMOT history

LM10 KAE is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 12 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
158,966 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 KAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 KAE was last recorded at 158,966 miles on 11 May 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,948 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
9,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,966 miles
  • 2025 – 151,775 miles
  • 2024 – 146,156 miles
  • 2023 – 139,934 miles
  • 2022 – 124,819 miles
  • 2021 – 108,311 miles
  • 2020 – 98,336 miles
  • 2019 – 89,463 miles
  • 2017 – 86,576 miles
  • 2016 – 72,158 miles
  • 2015 – 54,324 miles
  • 2014 – 37,959 miles
  • 2013 – 28,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,966 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,966 miles (+18)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,966 miles
    Test number
    564765981302
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,948 miles (+7,173)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,948 miles
    Test number
    933917036146
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,775 miles (+5,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,775 miles
    Test number
    380887869711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,156 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,156 miles
    Test number
    776659788052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,934 miles (+15,115)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,934 miles
    Test number
    932557730359
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,819 miles (+16,508)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,819 miles
    Test number
    499946712197
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,311 miles (+9,975)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    996577670792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    327721808901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,336 miles (+8,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,336 miles
    Test number
    115709162512
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,463 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    320584536677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,576 miles (+14,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,576 miles
    Test number
    647292900836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass72,158 miles (+17,834)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,158 miles
    Test number
    568171621702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,324 miles (+16,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    515298825122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,959 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,959 miles
    Test number
    606323944162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    715784644073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,559 miles (+8,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,559 miles
    Test number
    948434644086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass28,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    796542293034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 KAE

Does LM10 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 KAE is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 KAE?
The MOT on LM10 KAE is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 KAE done?
LM10 KAE was recorded at 158,966 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 9,983 miles a year.
Has LM10 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 KAE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 KAE 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 LM10 KAE find?
LM10 KAE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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