BMW 218
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
LP65 VSJMOT history
LP65 VSJ is a grey diesel BMW 218 first used on 28 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 110,392 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 110,392 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,332 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP65 VSJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 218
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 28 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP65 VSJ was last recorded at 110,392 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 12,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jan 2020: 47,492 miles, lower than 57,368 miles on 24 Jan 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,450 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,942 miles
- Average per year
- 9,332 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 110,392 miles
- 2024 – 97,450 miles
- 2023 – 89,514 miles
- 2022 – 76,729 miles
- 2021 – 63,718 miles
- 2020 – 47,492 miles
- 2019 – 46,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,392 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 8 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,392 miles (+12,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 110,392 miles
- Test number
- 648519353400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass97,450 miles (+4,076)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 97,450 miles
- Test number
- 564188561952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,374 miles (+3,860)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 93,374 miles
- Test number
- 801665580364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,514 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 89,514 miles
- Test number
- 737622422746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,514 miles (+9)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,514 miles
- Test number
- 228818695388
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,505 miles (+12,776)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,505 miles
- Test number
- 522773216414
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,729 miles (+13,011)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 76,729 miles
- Test number
- 626426157065
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,718 miles (+16,226)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 63,718 miles
- Test number
- 221677639461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,492 miles (-9,876)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 47,492 miles
- Test number
- 933520632566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,368 miles (+10,566)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,368 miles
- Test number
- 562669711182
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,802 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 46,802 miles
- Test number
- 382532123566
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Questions about LP65 VSJ
- Does LP65 VSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 VSJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP65 VSJ?
- The MOT on LP65 VSJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP65 VSJ done?
- LP65 VSJ was recorded at 110,392 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 9,332 miles a year.
- Has LP65 VSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP65 VSJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LP65 VSJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LP65 VSJ find?
- LP65 VSJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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