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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 ECFMOT history

LP08 ECF is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LP08 ECF silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
160,960 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ECF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ECF was last recorded at 160,960 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 4,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2015: 60,848 miles, lower than 86,277 miles on 22 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,145 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,815 miles
Average per year
10,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,960 miles
  • 2023 – 156,145 miles
  • 2022 – 147,085 miles
  • 2021 – 139,297 miles
  • 2020 – 132,428 miles
  • 2019 – 120,523 miles
  • 2018 – 105,750 miles
  • 2017 – 92,841 miles
  • 2016 – 76,351 miles
  • 2015 – 60,848 miles
  • 2014 – 86,277 miles
  • 2013 – 43,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,960 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,960 miles (+4,815)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,960 miles
    Test number
    957595535102
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass156,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,145 miles
    Test number
    691369759186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly damaged both
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

  3. Fail156,132 miles (+9,047)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,132 miles
    Test number
    783966301407
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly damaged both
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

  4. Pass147,085 miles (+7,788)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,085 miles
    Test number
    704643734527
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,297 miles (+6,869)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,297 miles
    Test number
    839569621669
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass132,428 miles (+11,905)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    830852425713
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower one (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower one (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has side wall cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head light slight insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,523 miles (+14,773)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,523 miles
    Test number
    276182671413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,750 miles (+12,909)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    103490990698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,841 miles (+16,490)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    659960145937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,351 miles (+15,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,351 miles
    Test number
    505630724062
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass60,848 miles (-25,429)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,848 miles
    Test number
    988560745185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass86,277 miles (+42,641)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,277 miles
    Test number
    378113904259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s mirror glass delaminated

  13. Pass43,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,636 miles
    Test number
    918162393167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,548 km2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,548 km
    Test number
    738867602247
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

  15. Pass50,548 km (+14,885)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,548 km
    Test number
    849847202260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

  16. Pass35,663 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,663 km
    Test number
    679000021203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 ECF

Does LP08 ECF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 ECF expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ECF?
The MOT on LP08 ECF expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 ECF done?
LP08 ECF was recorded at 160,960 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 10,092 miles a year.
Has LP08 ECF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ECF has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 ECF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 ECF find?
LP08 ECF passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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