BMW 118
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LO03 BUTMOT history
LO03 BUT is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 209,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 209,199 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO03 BUT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO03 BUT was last recorded at 209,199 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 5,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 204,035 miles · 24 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,164 miles
- Average per year
- 11,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 209,199 miles
- 2023 – 204,035 miles
- 2022 – 197,366 miles
- 2021 – 190,368 miles
- 2019 – 176,698 miles
- 2018 – 164,699 miles
- 2017 – 152,336 miles
- 2016 – 137,898 miles
- 2015 – 132,429 miles
- 2014 – 122,224 miles
- 2013 – 112,701 miles
- 2012 – 97,945 miles
- 2011 – 78,064 miles
- 2010 – 54,890 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 209,199 miles
- Test number
- 691910139212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,194 miles (+5,159)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,194 miles
- Test number
- 699624287779
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass204,035 miles (+186)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 204,035 miles
- Test number
- 473541010887
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint perished and cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail203,849 miles (+6,483)3 major20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,849 miles
- Test number
- 976537598717
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint perished and cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass197,366 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 197,366 miles
- Test number
- 347724274811
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail197,366 miles (+6,998)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,366 miles
- Test number
- 911753147431
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass190,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 190,368 miles
- Test number
- 224787705248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,366 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,366 miles
- Test number
- 832525788228
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass299,519 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 299,519 km
- Test number
- 944803057295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,698 miles (+11,999)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 176,698 miles
- Test number
- 243008555763
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,699 miles (+12,363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 164,699 miles
- Test number
- 315438400132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass152,336 miles (+14,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 152,336 miles
- Test number
- 265969090529
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass137,898 miles (+5,469)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 137,898 miles
- Test number
- 213290990694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,429 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 132,429 miles
- Test number
- 484507266408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,429 miles (+10,205)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,429 miles
- Test number
- 541007188118
- 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)
Pass122,224 miles (+9,523)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 122,224 miles
- Test number
- 438178544222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,701 miles (+14,756)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 112,701 miles
- Test number
- 188278443283
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass97,945 miles (+19,881)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 97,945 miles
- Test number
- 118990352255
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear brake pads wearing low
- NoteRear washer jets not working
Pass78,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 78,064 miles
- Test number
- 515128251211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,064 miles (+735)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,064 miles
- Test number
- 425407651219
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail77,329 miles (+22,439)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,329 miles
- Test number
- 739114541232
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront & brake pads look to be worn low
Pass54,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 54,890 miles
- Test number
- 393467630429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,890 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,890 miles
- Test number
- 943387830241
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LO03 BUT
- Does LO03 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO03 BUT expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO03 BUT?
- The MOT on LO03 BUT expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO03 BUT done?
- LO03 BUT was recorded at 209,199 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 11,329 miles a year.
- Has LO03 BUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO03 BUT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LO03 BUT 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 LO03 BUT find?
- LO03 BUT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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