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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM10 UEAMOT history

LM10 UEA is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
169,605 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 UEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 UEA was last recorded at 169,605 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,595 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,605 miles
  • 2023 – 164,367 miles
  • 2022 – 157,891 miles
  • 2021 – 152,920 miles
  • 2020 – 142,779 miles
  • 2019 – 132,598 miles
  • 2018 – 125,022 miles
  • 2017 – 121,362 miles
  • 2016 – 117,083 miles
  • 2015 – 110,229 miles
  • 2014 – 101,797 miles
  • 2013 – 88,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,605 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions - chassis to flexi's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,605 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,605 miles
    Test number
    431852403116
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,595 miles (+5,228)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,595 miles
    Test number
    287724094999
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,367 miles
    Test number
    770345517272
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail164,367 miles (+6,476)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,367 miles
    Test number
    194200717267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass157,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    157,891 miles
    Test number
    339536560307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions - chassis to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail157,891 miles (+4,971)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,891 miles
    Test number
    197068049934
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions - chassis to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass152,920 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,920 miles
    Test number
    962682061224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,842 miles (+10,063)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,842 miles
    Test number
    654702174202
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,779 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,779 miles
    Test number
    263493086078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,777 miles (+10,179)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,777 miles
    Test number
    170657426349
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S front tyre worn on outer edge through too inner structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge through too inner structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass132,598 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,598 miles
    Test number
    956644318192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,022 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,022 miles
    Test number
    263674685793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,362 miles (+4,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,362 miles
    Test number
    371560183871
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass117,083 miles (+6,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,083 miles
    Test number
    162477136928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass110,229 miles (+8,432)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,229 miles
    Test number
    254701722004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,797 miles (+13,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    208720244243
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

  17. Pass88,106 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    268219113423
    • NoteEmissions too clean to regester

Questions about LM10 UEA

Does LM10 UEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 UEA expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 UEA?
The MOT on LM10 UEA expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 UEA done?
LM10 UEA was recorded at 169,605 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 6,799 miles a year.
Has LM10 UEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 UEA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM10 UEA 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 UEA find?
LM10 UEA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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