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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 TBUMOT history

LR09 TBU is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 186,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

LR09 TBU silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
186,567 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 TBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 TBU was last recorded at 186,567 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 10,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
175,895 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,672 miles
Average per year
10,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,567 miles
  • 2024 – 175,895 miles
  • 2023 – 168,780 miles
  • 2022 – 163,920 miles
  • 2021 – 156,739 miles
  • 2020 – 146,781 miles
  • 2019 – 141,314 miles
  • 2018 – 132,779 miles
  • 2017 – 126,414 miles
  • 2016 – 120,869 miles
  • 2015 – 106,417 miles
  • 2013 – 64,318 miles
  • 2012 – 45,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,567 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,567 miles (+10,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    186,567 miles
    Test number
    504180560654
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass175,895 miles (+7,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,895 miles
    Test number
    450944488860
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass168,780 miles (+4,860)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,780 miles
    Test number
    544979743442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,920 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,920 miles
    Test number
    798875378136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,739 miles (+9,958)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,739 miles
    Test number
    448715159262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,781 miles (+5,467)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,781 miles
    Test number
    394784528264
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass141,314 miles (+8,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,314 miles
    Test number
    521017837286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass132,779 miles (+6,365)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,779 miles
    Test number
    639673212591
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside
  9. Pass126,414 miles (+5,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    654635806566
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under trays fitted
  10. Pass120,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,869 miles
    Test number
    315949010181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge 2055017
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail120,869 miles (+14,452)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,869 miles
    Test number
    105485396829
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge 2055017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass106,417 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    799261385147
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to the n/s/r not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.
  13. Fail106,417 miles (+42,099)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    125211085115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to the n/s/r not allowing full inspection of the adult belt.
  14. Pass64,318 miles (+19,003)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,318 miles
    Test number
    946030913274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,315 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,315 miles
    Test number
    209457682014
    • 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

Questions about LR09 TBU

Does LR09 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 TBU is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 TBU?
The MOT on LR09 TBU is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 TBU done?
LR09 TBU was recorded at 186,567 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 10,397 miles a year.
Has LR09 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 TBU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on LR09 TBU 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 LR09 TBU find?
LR09 TBU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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