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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 ERKMOT history

LM11 ERK is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 23 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

LM11 ERK grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
158,705 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 ERK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 ERK was last recorded at 158,705 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 9,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,130 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,575 miles
Average per year
8,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,705 miles
  • 2024 – 149,130 miles
  • 2023 – 138,287 miles
  • 2022 – 129,588 miles
  • 2020 – 119,097 miles
  • 2019 – 109,666 miles
  • 2018 – 100,957 miles
  • 2017 – 93,192 miles
  • 2016 – 85,342 miles
  • 2015 – 74,078 miles
  • 2014 – 61,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,705 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Most rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi in poor condition
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all and slight judder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear tyre worn very close to wear bras

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,705 miles (+9,575)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,705 miles
    Test number
    883901559738
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Most rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass149,130 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,130 miles
    Test number
    546239352117
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn very close to wear bras
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Fail149,126 miles (+10,839)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,126 miles
    Test number
    516816510739
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn very close to wear bras
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  4. Pass138,287 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,287 miles
    Test number
    289859643613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,283 miles (+8,695)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,283 miles
    Test number
    975741380453
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly split past cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 worn smooth inner and at outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass129,588 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,588 miles
    Test number
    849783663233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail129,586 miles (+10,489)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    810899300336
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass119,097 miles (+9,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,097 miles
    Test number
    688309167372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass109,666 miles (+8,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    117951530758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass100,957 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,957 miles
    Test number
    563082086653
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obstructing view of some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Fail100,956 miles (+7,764)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,956 miles
    Test number
    967782342170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked) + heavily worn on edges (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obstructing view of some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm + heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass93,192 miles (+7,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,192 miles
    Test number
    661147583951
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  13. Pass85,342 miles (+11,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,342 miles
    Test number
    970890931017
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test.
  14. Pass74,078 miles (+12,124)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    188524385046
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres getting low
  15. Pass61,954 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,954 miles
    Test number
    928504484015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LM11 ERK

Does LM11 ERK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 ERK expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 ERK?
The MOT on LM11 ERK expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 ERK done?
LM11 ERK was recorded at 158,705 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 8,915 miles a year.
Has LM11 ERK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 ERK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 ERK 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 LM11 ERK find?
LM11 ERK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most rear arm; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust front flexi in poor condition, and 8 more.

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