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BMW 330

Orange · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2018 · 1,998 cc

LM18 BGUMOT history

LM18 BGU is an orange hybrid electric (clean) BMW 330 first used on 23 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 127,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LM18 BGU orange BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,140 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 BGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
330
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
23 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 BGU was last recorded at 127,140 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 14,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,504 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,636 miles
Average per year
9,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,140 miles
  • 2024 – 112,504 miles
  • 2023 – 109,206 miles
  • 2022 – 106,697 miles
  • 2021 – 100,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,140 miles

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,140 miles (+14,636)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    106377960803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,504 miles (+3,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    976276017539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass109,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    217537165876
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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))
  4. Fail109,206 miles (+2,509)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    516559884111
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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))
  5. Pass106,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    407783448809
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Fail106,697 miles (+6,292)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    844461802072
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre size: 225/50/17 Pir run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to legal limit, Recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass100,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    483479311523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,405 miles (+17,346)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    629029058397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass83,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,059 miles
    Test number
    591899064438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 BGU

Does LM18 BGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 BGU is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM18 BGU?
The MOT on LM18 BGU is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 BGU done?
LM18 BGU was recorded at 127,140 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 9,317 miles a year.
Has LM18 BGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 BGU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM18 BGU 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 LM18 BGU find?
LM18 BGU passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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