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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM10 LEFMOT history

LM10 LEF is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 8 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,237 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 LEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 LEF was last recorded at 99,237 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 3,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,663 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,574 miles
Average per year
6,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,237 miles
  • 2025 – 95,663 miles
  • 2024 – 92,244 miles
  • 2023 – 85,616 miles
  • 2022 – 78,127 miles
  • 2021 – 72,630 miles
  • 2020 – 68,393 miles
  • 2019 – 61,107 miles
  • 2018 – 51,346 miles
  • 2017 – 39,154 miles
  • 2016 – 29,643 miles
  • 2015 – 25,973 miles
  • 2014 – 22,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,237 miles
    Test number
    565745136327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,232 miles (+3,569)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,232 miles
    Test number
    854029219181
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass95,663 miles (+3,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,663 miles
    Test number
    665848408959
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,244 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,244 miles
    Test number
    499566304578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,238 miles (+53)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    945024923242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail92,185 miles (+6,569)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    716973566228
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive border line pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,616 miles (+7,489)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    441631078475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,127 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,127 miles
    Test number
    813501117180
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear fog light source reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail78,127 miles (+5,497)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,127 miles
    Test number
    127515987713
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side rear fog light source reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass72,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    466913712245
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail72,608 miles (+4,215)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,608 miles
    Test number
    779338375118
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass68,393 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,393 miles
    Test number
    357684147906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,107 miles
    Test number
    663887936413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,107 miles (+9,761)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,107 miles
    Test number
    513900684891
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  15. Pass51,346 miles (+12,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,346 miles
    Test number
    760099296855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,154 miles
    Test number
    535697982419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,154 miles (+178)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,154 miles
    Test number
    754632673056
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail38,976 miles (+9,333)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,976 miles
    Test number
    727827015045
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass29,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    130183854821
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are very good
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are new
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are new
  20. Fail29,643 miles (+3,670)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    448701728720
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are very good
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are new
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are new
  21. Fail25,973 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    585886705224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass25,973 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    749566105276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,510 miles
    Test number
    305309404273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 LEF

Does LM10 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 LEF is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 LEF?
The MOT on LM10 LEF is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 LEF done?
LM10 LEF was recorded at 99,237 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 6,278 miles a year.
Has LM10 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 LEF has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 LEF 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 LEF find?
LM10 LEF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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