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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 OTJMOT history

LR08 OTJ is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,018 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OTJ
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
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OTJ was last recorded at 137,018 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 4,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,931 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,087 miles
Average per year
7,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,018 miles
  • 2024 – 132,931 miles
  • 2023 – 128,015 miles
  • 2022 – 124,869 miles
  • 2021 – 118,763 miles
  • 2020 – 112,595 miles
  • 2019 – 101,960 miles
  • 2018 – 93,439 miles
  • 2017 – 88,536 miles
  • 2016 – 82,492 miles
  • 2015 – 76,971 miles
  • 2014 – 66,737 miles
  • 2013 – 59,353 miles
  • 2012 – 44,892 miles
  • 2011 – 25,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,018 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,018 miles (+4,087)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,018 miles
    Test number
    206558695404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,931 miles (+4,916)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,931 miles
    Test number
    362638812490
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,015 miles (+3,146)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,015 miles
    Test number
    144338531673
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,869 miles (+6,106)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,869 miles
    Test number
    869709251351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    666226134721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,763 miles (+220)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    421554905467
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass118,543 miles (+5,948)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,543 miles
    Test number
    770410389753
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,595 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,595 miles
    Test number
    390107311616
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pads 50% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads50% worn
    • AdvisoryN/s parking brake lagging in operation

  9. Fail112,595 miles (+3,503)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,595 miles
    Test number
    176374205168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront pads 50% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads50% worn
    • AdvisoryN/s parking brake lagging in operation

  10. Pass109,092 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,092 miles
    Test number
    918899307464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail109,092 miles (+7,132)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,092 miles
    Test number
    567074992386
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,960 miles (+8,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    928769953558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    177185788190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail93,439 miles (+4,903)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    514123654919
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    150888484356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,536 miles (+6,044)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    297624043070
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  17. Pass82,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    510113192975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,492 miles (+5,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    163087055029
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass76,971 miles (+10,234)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    447007925053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    509577914094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,737 miles (+7,384)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    108176914449
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,353 miles (+14,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,353 miles
    Test number
    987229533068
    • 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)

  23. Pass44,892 miles (+18,924)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,892 miles
    Test number
    727276022098
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  24. Pass25,968 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,968 miles
    Test number
    879408441045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR08 OTJ

Does LR08 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OTJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OTJ?
The MOT on LR08 OTJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OTJ done?
LR08 OTJ was recorded at 137,018 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 7,484 miles a year.
Has LR08 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OTJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 OTJ 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 OTJ find?
LR08 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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