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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 WEAMOT history

LR55 WEA is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2025
Mileage
185,452 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WEA was last recorded at 185,452 miles on 4 Oct 2024, 3,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,680 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,772 miles
Average per year
8,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,452 miles
  • 2023 – 181,680 miles
  • 2022 – 176,698 miles
  • 2021 – 169,602 miles
  • 2020 – 161,092 miles
  • 2019 – 155,324 miles
  • 2018 – 151,307 miles
  • 2017 – 145,814 miles
  • 2016 – 140,552 miles
  • 2015 – 130,525 miles
  • 2014 – 118,102 miles
  • 2013 – 103,877 miles
  • 2012 – 92,811 miles
  • 2010 – 75,157 miles
  • 2009 – 60,094 miles
  • 2008 – 45,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,452 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,452 miles (+3,772)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    185,452 miles
    Test number
    167705546786
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass181,680 miles (+4,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,680 miles
    Test number
    465297592793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,698 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    176,698 miles
    Test number
    402324659849
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail176,697 miles (+7,095)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,697 miles
    Test number
    604050570755
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass169,602 miles (+8,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,602 miles
    Test number
    465274962751
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass161,092 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,092 miles
    Test number
    994319585283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,324 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,324 miles
    Test number
    825784674982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,249 miles (+3,942)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,249 miles
    Test number
    408756497866
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass151,307 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    151,307 miles
    Test number
    535092483447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,814 miles
    Test number
    203818430351
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail145,814 miles (+5,262)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,814 miles
    Test number
    603053410053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass140,552 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,552 miles
    Test number
    708245783529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail140,451 miles (+9,926)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,451 miles
    Test number
    877483194991
    • FailureNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass130,525 miles (+12,423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    130,525 miles
    Test number
    149948245442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,102 miles (+14,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,102 miles
    Test number
    225329034046
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass103,877 miles (+11,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,877 miles
    Test number
    736984413025
    • 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)

  17. Pass92,811 miles (+17,654)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    905202912044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,157 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    120078990251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass75,157 miles (+15,063)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    870988790231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,094 miles (+14,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    892257009356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,266 miles
    Test number
    552669518395
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR55 WEA

Does LR55 WEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WEA expired on 5 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WEA?
The MOT on LR55 WEA expired on 5 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WEA done?
LR55 WEA was recorded at 185,452 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2024, an average of 8,824 miles a year.
Has LR55 WEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WEA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 WEA 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 WEA find?
LR55 WEA passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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