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BMW 118

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 GPEMOT history

LP08 GPE is a silver petrol BMW 118 first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 128,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
128,604 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 GPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 GPE was last recorded at 128,604 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2018: 98,105 miles, lower than 127,215 miles on 20 Mar 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,414 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,190 miles
Average per year
5,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,604 miles
  • 2023 – 127,414 miles
  • 2022 – 115,257 miles
  • 2021 – 108,718 miles
  • 2020 – 103,378 miles
  • 2018 – 98,105 miles
  • 2017 – 127,215 miles
  • 2014 – 120,635 miles
  • 2013 – 79,249 miles
  • 2011 – 47,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,604 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.
  • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,604 miles (+1,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,604 miles
    Test number
    698614550686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.

  2. Pass127,414 miles (+12,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,414 miles
    Test number
    403884570351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass115,257 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    605201046237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear the Road wheel has been welding

  4. Fail115,252 miles (+6,534)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,252 miles
    Test number
    550960814406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  5. Pass108,718 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,718 miles
    Test number
    136245686601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,378 miles (+5,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    520874057820
    • AdvisoryBoth Handbrake efforts only just within there 16% requirements
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread & also cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,105 miles (-29,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,105 miles
    Test number
    455730281698
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,215 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    448453548359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,635 miles (+41,386)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,635 miles
    Test number
    998373484193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass79,249 miles (+31,635)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    79,249 miles
    Test number
    529023503081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass47,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    627841881186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LP08 GPE

Does LP08 GPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 GPE expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 GPE?
The MOT on LP08 GPE expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 GPE done?
LP08 GPE was recorded at 128,604 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
Has LP08 GPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 GPE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LP08 GPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 GPE find?
LP08 GPE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items., and 1 more.

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