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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 HBFMOT history

LR08 HBF is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,950 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HBF
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
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HBF was last recorded at 149,950 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,018 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,932 miles
Average per year
7,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,950 miles
  • 2025 – 144,018 miles
  • 2024 – 138,483 miles
  • 2023 – 132,379 miles
  • 2022 – 122,817 miles
  • 2021 – 111,724 miles
  • 2020 – 102,745 miles
  • 2019 – 91,164 miles
  • 2018 – 85,207 miles
  • 2017 – 79,415 miles
  • 2016 – 73,475 miles
  • 2015 – 65,572 miles
  • 2014 – 62,956 miles
  • 2013 – 55,759 miles
  • 2012 – 43,545 miles
  • 2011 – 33,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,950 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,950 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,950 miles
    Test number
    338795675603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass144,018 miles (+5,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,018 miles
    Test number
    754490713691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass138,483 miles (+6,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,483 miles
    Test number
    112534535003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning light wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass132,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    132,379 miles
    Test number
    584622532236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,379 miles (+9,562)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,379 miles
    Test number
    138806061805
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass122,817 miles (+11,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,817 miles
    Test number
    652485920546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,724 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    289986609445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,745 miles (+11,581)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,745 miles
    Test number
    912586731446
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,164 miles (+5,957)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,164 miles
    Test number
    743283264636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged small lump (marked ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  10. Pass85,207 miles (+5,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    190250124428
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DPF FLEXI JOINT STARTING TO SEPERATE BUT SYSTEM STILL SECURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass79,415 miles (+5,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,415 miles
    Test number
    261064244520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads close to minimum
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalyst down pipe flexi joint starting to split
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalyst downpipe clamp to system corroded starting to split
  12. Pass73,475 miles (+7,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,475 miles
    Test number
    917625795276
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe flexi joint worn
  13. Pass65,572 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    239793745405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,956 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    439509844141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass62,956 miles (+7,197)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,956 miles
    Test number
    576269344110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass55,759 miles (+12,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,759 miles
    Test number
    325219143181
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass43,545 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    277009142442
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCONDENSATION INSIDE O/S HEAD LIGHT GLASS
  18. Fail43,545 miles (+9,991)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    488989942113
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCONDENSATION INSIDE O/S HEAD LIGHT GLASS
  19. Fail33,554 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    567938551140
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass33,554 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,554 miles
    Test number
    945938051161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,460 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,460 miles
    Test number
    698351771005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note*** Emmissions Readings Too Low to be Detected
  22. Fail30,457 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,457 miles
    Test number
    706111171018
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note*** Emmissions Readings Too Low to be Detected

Questions about LR08 HBF

Does LR08 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HBF is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HBF?
The MOT on LR08 HBF is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HBF done?
LR08 HBF was recorded at 149,950 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,730 miles a year.
Has LR08 HBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HBF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HBF 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 HBF find?
LR08 HBF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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