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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 RGYMOT history

LR59 RGY is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,257 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RGY was last recorded at 129,257 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,165 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,092 miles
Average per year
7,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,257 miles
  • 2025 – 124,165 miles
  • 2024 – 116,508 miles
  • 2023 – 110,974 miles
  • 2021 – 104,140 miles
  • 2020 – 100,105 miles
  • 2019 – 97,800 miles
  • 2018 – 94,921 miles
  • 2017 – 80,538 miles
  • 2016 – 73,675 miles
  • 2014 – 57,322 miles
  • 2013 – 41,116 miles
  • 2012 – 27,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,257 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,257 miles
    Test number
    458363147935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,257 miles (+5,092)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,257 miles
    Test number
    938750771342
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,165 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,165 miles
    Test number
    405697378702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,667 miles (+5,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    735304958008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    876634630870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail116,506 miles (+5,532)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,506 miles
    Test number
    724279741054
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass110,974 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,974 miles
    Test number
    239246106713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail110,971 miles (+6,831)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,971 miles
    Test number
    436752705748
    • MajorBrake performance not tested not tested due to OSR brake binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,140 miles (+4,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,140 miles
    Test number
    557759986722
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding - just passed
    • AdvisoryO/s/r number plate light dim (LED UNIT)

  10. Pass100,105 miles (+2,305)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,105 miles
    Test number
    401115347817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust joint broken - still secure & not blowing

  11. Pass97,800 miles (+2,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    586966532594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint broken-still secure -not blowing

  12. Pass94,921 miles (+6,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,921 miles
    Test number
    751474598510
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint broken-still secure-not blowing

  13. Pass88,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    807436012801
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi broken - still secure, not blowing

  14. Fail88,753 miles (+8,215)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    895268416193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi broken - still secure, not blowing

  15. Pass80,538 miles (+6,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,538 miles
    Test number
    855808430836
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi broken - still secure, not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,675 miles (+16,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    361866552611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

  17. Pass57,322 miles (+907)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,322 miles
    Test number
    535704684251
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail56,415 miles (+15,299)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,415 miles
    Test number
    607259654299
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass41,116 miles (+14,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    668069853258
    • NoteFront bumper damaged offside corner

  20. Pass27,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,032 miles
    Test number
    447905532221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RGY

Does LR59 RGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 RGY is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RGY?
The MOT on LR59 RGY is valid until 28 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 RGY done?
LR59 RGY was recorded at 129,257 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,489 miles a year.
Has LR59 RGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RGY has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 RGY 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 RGY find?
LR59 RGY passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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