
BMW 118
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 HMUMOT history
LP08 HMU is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 142,366 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 HMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 HMU was last recorded at 142,366 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 141,883 miles · 17 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 483 miles
- Average per year
- 7,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 142,366 miles
- 2022 – 141,883 miles
- 2021 – 140,971 miles
- 2019 – 136,308 miles
- 2018 – 131,172 miles
- 2017 – 124,824 miles
- 2016 – 120,546 miles
- 2015 – 118,319 miles
- 2013 – 96,462 miles
- 2012 – 78,093 miles
- 2011 – 60,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust becoming insecure and is damaged at front flexible section
- AdvisoryHeavy oil leak possibly gearbox area
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
13 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,366 miles (+483)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 142,366 miles
- Test number
- 434434224686
- AdvisoryExhaust becoming insecure and is damaged at front flexible section
- AdvisoryHeavy oil leak possibly gearbox area
Pass141,883 miles (+912)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 141,883 miles
- Test number
- 700283815516
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryQuite heavy oil leak under vehicle
Pass140,971 miles (+4,663)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 140,971 miles
- Test number
- 992997371653
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass136,308 miles (+5,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 136,308 miles
- Test number
- 759429202776
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,172 miles (+6,348)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 131,172 miles
- Test number
- 184638178732
- AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD
Pass124,824 miles (+4,278)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 124,824 miles
- Test number
- 922596668768
- AdvisoryOS wiper blade split
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass120,546 miles (+2,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 120,546 miles
- Test number
- 717545500013
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass118,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 118,319 miles
- Test number
- 968122305262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,319 miles (+21,857)6 failures4 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,319 miles
- Test number
- 177115895105
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront exhaust flexi detiorated
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls detiorated
- NoteTyre warning light on
Pass96,462 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 96,462 miles
- Test number
- 906347173275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail96,462 miles (+18,369)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,462 miles
- Test number
- 198877373292
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,093 miles (+17,912)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 78,093 miles
- Test number
- 969498502288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,181 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 60,181 miles
- Test number
- 539182871127
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LP08 HMU
- Does LP08 HMU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 HMU expired on 20 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 HMU?
- The MOT on LP08 HMU expired on 20 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 HMU done?
- LP08 HMU was recorded at 142,366 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 7,107 miles a year.
- Has LP08 HMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 HMU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on LP08 HMU 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 LP08 HMU find?
- LP08 HMU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust becoming insecure and is damaged at front flexible section; heavy oil leak possibly gearbox area.
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