BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LR59 RFLMOT history
LR59 RFL is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,571 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 174,571 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 RFL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR59 RFL was last recorded at 174,571 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,096 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,475 miles
- Average per year
- 10,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,571 miles
- 2025 – 172,096 miles
- 2024 – 165,775 miles
- 2023 – 158,771 miles
- 2022 – 152,293 miles
- 2021 – 140,458 miles
- 2020 – 135,819 miles
- 2019 – 125,624 miles
- 2018 – 115,133 miles
- 2017 – 102,525 miles
- 2016 – 97,219 miles
- 2015 – 79,788 miles
- 2014 – 56,043 miles
- 2013 – 33,952 miles
- 2012 – 27,185 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,571 miles
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
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.
Front exhaust clamp loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,571 miles (+2,475)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 174,571 miles
- Test number
- 665171860455
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass172,096 miles (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 172,096 miles
- Test number
- 716326528826
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail172,082 miles (+6,307)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,082 miles
- Test number
- 288709750426
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass165,775 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 165,775 miles
- Test number
- 510679638618
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp not secure
Fail165,768 miles (+6,997)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,768 miles
- Test number
- 394045123630
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp not secure
Pass158,771 miles (+6,478)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 158,771 miles
- Test number
- 192944048216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,293 miles (+60)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 152,293 miles
- Test number
- 907472595549
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & EDGES 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 225/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,233 miles (+11,775)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,233 miles
- Test number
- 527082286248
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & EDGES 215/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 225/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,458 miles (+4,639)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 140,458 miles
- Test number
- 214390977758
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective front flexi broken but not leaking gases. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,819 miles (+10,195)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 135,819 miles
- Test number
- 817200831806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,624 miles (+10,491)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 125,624 miles
- Test number
- 520530927319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass115,133 miles (+12,608)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 115,133 miles
- Test number
- 907093739548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 102,525 miles
- Test number
- 993460541056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,525 miles (+5,306)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,525 miles
- Test number
- 503782495764
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass97,219 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 97,219 miles
- Test number
- 783698186046
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail97,219 miles (+17,431)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,219 miles
- Test number
- 722236759922
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 r/f (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 r/f (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,788 miles (+23,745)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,788 miles
- Test number
- 605880096729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,043 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 56,043 miles
- Test number
- 167905344285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,032 miles (+22,080)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,032 miles
- Test number
- 217794844239
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass33,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 33,952 miles
- Test number
- 108471023295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,952 miles (+6,767)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,952 miles
- Test number
- 509671223221
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass27,185 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,185 miles
- Test number
- 455666732253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LR59 RFL
- Does LR59 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RFL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 RFL?
- The MOT on LR59 RFL is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR59 RFL done?
- LR59 RFL was recorded at 174,571 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 10,808 miles a year.
- Has LR59 RFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 RFL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR59 RFL 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 LR59 RFL find?
- LR59 RFL passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: general corrosion; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.
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