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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 BHEMOT history

LR55 BHE is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
207,232 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 BHE was last recorded at 207,232 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 13,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,232 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,000 miles
Average per year
11,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,232 miles
  • 2024 – 194,232 miles
  • 2023 – 182,328 miles
  • 2022 – 174,485 miles
  • 2021 – 165,516 miles
  • 2020 – 140,922 miles
  • 2019 – 124,040 miles
  • 2018 – 105,896 miles
  • 2017 – 89,926 miles
  • 2016 – 73,398 miles
  • 2014 – 55,535 miles
  • 2013 – 38,558 miles
  • 2012 – 32,573 miles
  • 2011 – 26,443 miles
  • 2010 – 21,020 miles
  • 2009 – 15,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail207,232 miles
  • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail207,232 miles (+13,000)6 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,232 miles
    Test number
    405916107977
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass194,232 miles (+11,904)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,232 miles
    Test number
    447077958458
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    182,328 miles
    Test number
    756134624747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,328 miles (+7,843)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,328 miles
    Test number
    880362994850
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,485 miles (+8,969)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,485 miles
    Test number
    255181616962
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,516 miles (+11,378)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,516 miles
    Test number
    678877188231
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,138 miles (+13,216)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,138 miles
    Test number
    182837589997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass140,922 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,922 miles
    Test number
    398238852761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,838 miles (+16,798)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,838 miles
    Test number
    567935178971
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass124,040 miles (+18,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,040 miles
    Test number
    752227619124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass105,896 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    631942314247
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very close to 1.5mm min thickness (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail105,896 miles (+15,970)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,896 miles
    Test number
    252835768026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very close to 1.5mm min thickness (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass89,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,926 miles
    Test number
    620889463835
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail89,926 miles (+16,528)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,926 miles
    Test number
    675445093489
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass73,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    158257716943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail73,398 miles (+17,863)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    389404668723
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass55,535 miles (+11,305)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    515795564302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteFront discs & pads worn close to min limit

  18. Pass44,230 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,230 miles
    Test number
    458054724025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,558 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    778155723074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,573 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,573 miles
    Test number
    716460022060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,443 miles (+5,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    116131121450
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 2mm

  22. Pass21,020 miles (+5,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,020 miles
    Test number
    160910320008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass15,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,281 miles
    Test number
    492587529029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR55 BHE

Does LR55 BHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BHE expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BHE?
The MOT on LR55 BHE expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BHE done?
LR55 BHE was recorded at 207,232 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 11,484 miles a year.
Has LR55 BHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BHE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 BHE 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 LR55 BHE find?
LR55 BHE failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn, and 7 more.

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