
BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 AEVMOT history
LR08 AEV is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 158,308 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,027 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 AEV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 AEV was last recorded at 158,308 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 6,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 151,536 miles · 26 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,772 miles
- Average per year
- 7,027 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 158,308 miles
- 2022 – 151,536 miles
- 2021 – 143,964 miles
- 2020 – 135,546 miles
- 2019 – 134,478 miles
- 2017 – 132,531 miles
- 2016 – 125,307 miles
- 2015 – 123,064 miles
- 2014 – 114,735 miles
- 2013 – 100,512 miles
- 2012 – 91,579 miles
- 2011 – 71,963 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
15 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,308 miles (+6,772)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 158,308 miles
- Test number
- 578853260305
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,536 miles (+7,572)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 151,536 miles
- Test number
- 952183741097
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,964 miles (+8,418)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 143,964 miles
- Test number
- 149860811527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,546 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 135,546 miles
- Test number
- 425716539143
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,478 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 134,478 miles
- Test number
- 310373888056
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail134,477 miles (+1,946)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,477 miles
- Test number
- 144702827298
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,531 miles (+7,224)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 132,531 miles
- Test number
- 844860278786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,307 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 125,307 miles
- Test number
- 526975918871
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail125,305 miles (+2,241)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,305 miles
- Test number
- 384787793426
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOn board computer indicates a tyre pressure fault
Pass123,064 miles (+8,329)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 123,064 miles
- Test number
- 900077687752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,735 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 114,735 miles
- Test number
- 846156474241
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail114,718 miles (+14,206)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,718 miles
- Test number
- 619124174249
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,512 miles (+8,933)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 100,512 miles
- Test number
- 848979773002
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass91,579 miles (+19,616)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 91,579 miles
- Test number
- 519492082042
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear pads getting low
Pass71,963 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 71,963 miles
- Test number
- 328721701166
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR08 AEV
- Does LR08 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 AEV expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 AEV?
- The MOT on LR08 AEV expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 AEV done?
- LR08 AEV was recorded at 158,308 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 7,027 miles a year.
- Has LR08 AEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 AEV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on LR08 AEV 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 LR08 AEV find?
- LR08 AEV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.
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