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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 TNLMOT history

LP08 TNL is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
142,261 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 TNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 TNL was last recorded at 142,261 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,612 miles · 7 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
649 miles
Average per year
6,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,261 miles
  • 2023 – 141,612 miles
  • 2022 – 138,892 miles
  • 2021 – 129,112 miles
  • 2020 – 124,853 miles
  • 2019 – 118,367 miles
  • 2018 – 112,451 miles
  • 2017 – 101,876 miles
  • 2016 – 87,264 miles
  • 2015 – 76,922 miles
  • 2014 – 70,665 miles
  • 2013 – 66,252 miles
  • 2012 – 61,169 miles
  • 2011 – 58,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,261 miles
  • AdvisoryBody panels damaged
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Various hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,261 miles (+649)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,261 miles
    Test number
    707918222666
    • AdvisoryBody panels damaged
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Various hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,612 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,612 miles
    Test number
    249799733050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail141,611 miles (+2,719)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,611 miles
    Test number
    532448229641
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass138,892 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,892 miles
    Test number
    977045756109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle very dirty condition, Body damage all round

  5. Fail138,892 miles (+9,780)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,892 miles
    Test number
    380575259040
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle very dirty condition, Body damage all round

  6. Pass129,112 miles (+4,259)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,112 miles
    Test number
    888776489193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,853 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,853 miles
    Test number
    910220429391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,367 miles (+5,916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,367 miles
    Test number
    696352286072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,451 miles
    Test number
    690066718227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,451 miles (+10,575)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,451 miles
    Test number
    693213396806
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,876 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,876 miles
    Test number
    681071651030
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWipers do not fully clear but not affecting drivers road view
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged

  12. Fail101,876 miles (+14,612)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,876 miles
    Test number
    840529233480
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers do not fully clear but not affecting drivers road view
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged

  13. Pass87,264 miles (+10,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    332268011204
    • AdvisoryUnder tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath

  14. Pass76,922 miles (+6,257)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,922 miles
    Test number
    306940215295
    • AdvisoryFront 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

  15. Pass70,665 miles (+17)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    138491994185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail70,648 miles (+4,396)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,648 miles
    Test number
    725660294157
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,252 miles (+5,083)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,252 miles
    Test number
    847301493115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has deep cut to tread but not exposing cords
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,169 miles (+2,398)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,169 miles
    Test number
    275508192148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass58,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,771 miles
    Test number
    246063691414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 TNL

Does LP08 TNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 TNL expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 TNL?
The MOT on LP08 TNL expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 TNL done?
LP08 TNL was recorded at 142,261 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 6,273 miles a year.
Has LP08 TNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 TNL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 TNL 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 TNL find?
LP08 TNL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: body panels damaged; brake hose slightly deteriorated various hoses; covers and undertrays fitted, and 2 more.

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