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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 DHNMOT history

LS05 DHN is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,696 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DHN was last recorded at 165,696 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 9,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,335 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,361 miles
Average per year
7,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,696 miles
  • 2025 – 156,335 miles
  • 2024 – 145,818 miles
  • 2023 – 135,350 miles
  • 2022 – 123,177 miles
  • 2020 – 111,382 miles
  • 2019 – 92,800 miles
  • 2018 – 87,219 miles
  • 2017 – 81,484 miles
  • 2016 – 74,775 miles
  • 2015 – 66,984 miles
  • 2014 – 58,958 miles
  • 2013 – 55,514 miles
  • 2012 – 52,638 miles
  • 2011 – 47,757 miles
  • 2010 – 42,235 miles
  • 2009 – 36,754 miles
  • 2008 – 31,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,696 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,696 miles (+9,361)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,696 miles
    Test number
    682385066255
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass156,335 miles (+10,517)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,335 miles
    Test number
    753977715737
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,818 miles (+10,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,818 miles
    Test number
    256033482458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,350 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,350 miles
    Test number
    872175470775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Fail135,325 miles (+12,148)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,325 miles
    Test number
    863481567538
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass123,177 miles (+11,795)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,177 miles
    Test number
    249607125433
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,382 miles (+18,582)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,382 miles
    Test number
    681777441782
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass92,800 miles (+5,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    909364118476
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,219 miles
    Test number
    331023187426
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail87,219 miles (+5,735)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,219 miles
    Test number
    275751150988
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass81,484 miles (+6,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,484 miles
    Test number
    481155701761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass74,775 miles (+7,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    791278894454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are corroded (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake is weak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass66,984 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,984 miles
    Test number
    106304705141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail66,984 miles (+8,026)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,984 miles
    Test number
    237634905139
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass58,958 miles (+3,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,958 miles
    Test number
    155761704105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass55,514 miles (+2,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,514 miles
    Test number
    169549203146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass52,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    319001422136
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail52,638 miles (+4,881)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    559151522173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass47,757 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,757 miles
    Test number
    226476931143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    683577310129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,235 miles (+5,481)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    862317010110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass36,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,754 miles
    Test number
    213038129452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,754 miles (+5,281)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,754 miles
    Test number
    681218029117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass31,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,473 miles
    Test number
    484876938164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,473 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,473 miles
    Test number
    551246638109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS05 DHN

Does LS05 DHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DHN is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DHN?
The MOT on LS05 DHN is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DHN done?
LS05 DHN was recorded at 165,696 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,581 miles a year.
Has LS05 DHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DHN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 DHN 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 LS05 DHN find?
LS05 DHN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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