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BMW 218

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

LP65 BUAMOT history

LP65 BUA is a blue petrol BMW 218 first used on 30 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 65,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,436 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 BUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 BUA was last recorded at 65,436 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 3,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,637 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,799 miles
Average per year
5,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,436 miles
  • 2025 – 61,637 miles
  • 2024 – 57,312 miles
  • 2023 – 49,776 miles
  • 2022 – 42,446 miles
  • 2021 – 34,876 miles
  • 2020 – 30,146 miles
  • 2019 – 21,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,436 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,436 miles (+3,799)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    623338690413
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass61,637 miles (+4,325)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    360755317469
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass57,312 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,312 miles
    Test number
    291427093997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    540680012125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,681 miles (+5,905)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    290161409930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass49,776 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,776 miles
    Test number
    500299959158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,446 miles (+7,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,446 miles
    Test number
    964557432283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass34,876 miles (+4,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    898463577340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass30,146 miles (+8,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,146 miles
    Test number
    235226430063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Near Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass21,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    21,614 miles
    Test number
    706827409584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LP65 BUA

Does LP65 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 BUA is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP65 BUA?
The MOT on LP65 BUA is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 BUA done?
LP65 BUA was recorded at 65,436 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
Has LP65 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 BUA has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LP65 BUA 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 LP65 BUA find?
LP65 BUA passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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