
BMW 118
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR05 VKWMOT history
LR05 VKW is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 106,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 106,579 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,045 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 VKW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 VKW was last recorded at 106,579 miles on 18 Feb 2022, 3,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 103,465 miles · 30 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,114 miles
- Average per year
- 5,045 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 106,579 miles
- 2021 – 103,465 miles
- 2019 – 90,710 miles
- 2018 – 85,838 miles
- 2017 – 84,133 miles
- 2016 – 80,488 miles
- 2013 – 77,897 miles
- 2012 – 72,302 miles
- 2011 – 68,497 miles
- 2010 – 62,813 miles
- 2009 – 50,118 miles
- 2008 – 36,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 chafed both sides
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,579 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 106,579 miles
- Test number
- 572011262204
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,465 miles (+10)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 103,465 miles
- Test number
- 544670365808
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail103,455 miles (+14)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,455 miles
- Test number
- 122574381131
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail103,441 miles (+12,731)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,441 miles
- Test number
- 981271327866
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass90,710 miles (+4,872)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,710 miles
- Test number
- 346678659149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,838 miles (+1,705)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 85,838 miles
- Test number
- 698583561023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,133 miles (+3,645)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 84,133 miles
- Test number
- 372038852464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,488 miles (+2,591)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,488 miles
- Test number
- 573906431165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,897 miles (+5,595)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 77,897 miles
- Test number
- 209851833430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,302 miles (+3,805)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 72,302 miles
- Test number
- 497599712117
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)
Pass68,497 miles (+5,684)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 68,497 miles
- Test number
- 739976131114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,813 miles (+12,695)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 62,813 miles
- Test number
- 881261210179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,118 miles (+13,206)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 50,118 miles
- Test number
- 411717119181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,912 miles
- Test number
- 734859718196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 VKW
- Does LR05 VKW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 VKW expired on 17 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 VKW?
- The MOT on LR05 VKW expired on 17 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 VKW done?
- LR05 VKW was recorded at 106,579 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2022, an average of 5,045 miles a year.
- Has LR05 VKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 VKW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR05 VKW 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 LR05 VKW find?
- LR05 VKW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened.
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