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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 LLJMOT history

LS05 LLJ is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2026
Mileage
144,815 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LLJ was last recorded at 144,815 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 2,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,295 miles · 16 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,520 miles
Average per year
7,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,815 miles
  • 2024 – 142,295 miles
  • 2023 – 139,807 miles
  • 2022 – 137,292 miles
  • 2021 – 133,749 miles
  • 2020 – 131,655 miles
  • 2019 – 129,217 miles
  • 2018 – 127,096 miles
  • 2017 – 125,745 miles
  • 2016 – 114,842 miles
  • 2015 – 109,689 miles
  • 2014 – 103,086 miles
  • 2013 – 83,621 miles
  • 2012 – 53,672 miles
  • 2010 – 28,718 miles
  • 2009 – 22,994 miles
  • 2008 – 20,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,815 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,815 miles (+2,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,815 miles
    Test number
    865211564914
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,295 miles
    Test number
    192580900730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail142,295 miles (+2,488)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,295 miles
    Test number
    591738789694
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,807 miles (+2,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,807 miles
    Test number
    770030190748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,292 miles (+3,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,292 miles
    Test number
    640069993972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,749 miles (+2,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,749 miles
    Test number
    696388709071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,655 miles (+2,438)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,655 miles
    Test number
    633369269955
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,217 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,217 miles
    Test number
    964595580746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,096 miles (+1,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,096 miles
    Test number
    856589780303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass125,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,745 miles
    Test number
    318834845846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail125,740 miles (+10,898)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,740 miles
    Test number
    213740954557
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass114,842 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,842 miles
    Test number
    430016617031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,689 miles (+6,603)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,689 miles
    Test number
    198561925424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass103,086 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    998146444078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,915 miles (+19,294)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,915 miles
    Test number
    979087634012
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass83,621 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    877605143045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,535 miles (+29,863)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    146672333090
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass53,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    948533512068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,566 miles (+24,848)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    976253412021
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass28,718 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,718 miles
    Test number
    282852640353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,723 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,723 miles
    Test number
    611820420057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass22,994 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,994 miles
    Test number
    631548329061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,817 miles
    Test number
    250829348425
    • 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)

  24. Fail20,817 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,817 miles
    Test number
    284149248156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

Questions about LS05 LLJ

Does LS05 LLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 LLJ expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LLJ?
The MOT on LS05 LLJ expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 LLJ done?
LS05 LLJ was recorded at 144,815 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 7,383 miles a year.
Has LS05 LLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LLJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 LLJ 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 LLJ find?
LS05 LLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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