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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LM54 UEPMOT history

LM54 UEP is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 16 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
185,905 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UEP was last recorded at 185,905 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 7,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,640 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,265 miles
Average per year
6,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,905 miles
  • 2024 – 178,640 miles
  • 2023 – 172,026 miles
  • 2022 – 164,943 miles
  • 2021 – 156,605 miles
  • 2020 – 151,017 miles
  • 2019 – 147,594 miles
  • 2018 – 144,768 miles
  • 2017 – 141,740 miles
  • 2016 – 138,707 miles
  • 2015 – 136,384 miles
  • 2014 – 132,785 miles
  • 2013 – 128,543 miles
  • 2012 – 125,015 miles
  • 2011 – 121,688 miles
  • 2010 – 109,444 miles
  • 2009 – 95,980 miles
  • 2007 – 75,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,905 miles
  • Advisory205/55/16Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminatedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake warning wire cable tied to brake hoseRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPoor headlight beam pattern (both sides)
  • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,905 miles (+7,265)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    185,905 miles
    Test number
    795175469359
    • Advisory205/55/16
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake warning wire cable tied to brake hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPoor headlight beam pattern (both sides)
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass178,640 miles (+6,614)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,640 miles
    Test number
    712724545287
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake warning wire cable tied to brake hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light illuminated
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated

  3. Pass172,026 miles (+7,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    172,026 miles
    Test number
    293280297680
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake warning wire cable tied to brake hose

  4. Pass164,943 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,943 miles
    Test number
    855764238756
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake warning wire cable tied to brake hose

  5. Fail164,939 miles (+8,334)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,939 miles
    Test number
    343079200716
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake warning wire cable tied to brake hose

  6. Pass156,605 miles (+5,588)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,605 miles
    Test number
    275532015066
    • Advisory205/55/16
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake warning wire cable tied to brake hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,017 miles (+3,423)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,017 miles
    Test number
    994626317498
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake wire not fitted and cable tied around brake hose
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre getting low on tread 3mm (205/55x16)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner tread worn

  8. Pass147,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,594 miles
    Test number
    388114118546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,594 miles (+2,826)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,594 miles
    Test number
    422836963623
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,768 miles (+3,028)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,768 miles
    Test number
    622065301290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component hose (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass141,740 miles (+3,033)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,740 miles
    Test number
    815110499426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass138,707 miles (+2,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,707 miles
    Test number
    794932073109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass136,384 miles (+3,599)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,384 miles
    Test number
    188129195000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/R tyre very worn inner tread area.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass132,785 miles (+4,242)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    132,785 miles
    Test number
    118958794088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass128,543 miles (+3,528)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,543 miles
    Test number
    598252893094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake discs worn and rusty
    • NotePlastic sills

  16. Pass125,015 miles (+3,327)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,015 miles
    Test number
    115583492004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlatic engine,floor & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  17. Pass121,688 miles (+12,244)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    121,688 miles
    Test number
    498604701177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSill and under floor covers fitted.

  18. Pass109,444 miles (+13,464)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,444 miles
    Test number
    593802510195
    • NoteSTONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

  19. Pass95,980 miles (+20,210)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    614820219175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,770 miles
    Test number
    411535627491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UEP

Does LM54 UEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 UEP expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UEP?
The MOT on LM54 UEP expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 UEP done?
LM54 UEP was recorded at 185,905 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,159 miles a year.
Has LM54 UEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UEP has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 UEP 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 LM54 UEP find?
LM54 UEP passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: 205/55/16; brake warning light illuminated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.

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